Summary
The paper discusses the role of starburst amacrine cells (SACs) in the direction selectivity of J-type retinal ganglion cells (J-RGCs), highlighting the importance of SACs in retinal direction selectivity and the need to consider noncanonical connections in retinal circuit studies.
Categories
Eye health: The paper discusses the role of starburst amacrine cells (SACs) in the direction selectivity of J-type retinal ganglion cells (J-RGCs), which is crucial for understanding the functioning of the retina and eye health.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper indirectly relates to cognitive function and memory as it discusses the functioning of retinal ganglion cells, which are part of the visual system that contributes to cognitive processes.
Education and learning: The paper contributes to the field of neuroscience education by providing new insights into the functioning of retinal ganglion cells and their connections with starburst amacrine cells.
Author(s)
B Wang, Y Zhang
Publication Year
2023
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