Month: October 2013

A computer simulation displaying a map of sensory space within the brain. While maps of sensory space are ubiquitous in the brain, computer simulations can be used to study the map formation problem. In the figure, color indicates the orientation turning preference of each neuron; gray lines highlight the distortion between the physical neuron locations of the brain surface and the location of the cell’s preferred stimulus in the visual field (colored dot). Figure provided by Rishabh Jain. (Mel Lab)

…Continue Reading A computer simulation displaying a map of sensory space within the brain. While maps of sensory space are ubiquitous in the brain, computer simulations can be used to study the map formation problem. In the figure, color indicates the orientation turning preference of each neuron; gray lines highlight the distortion between the physical neuron locations of the brain surface and the location of the cell’s preferred stimulus in the visual field (colored dot). Figure provided by Rishabh Jain. (Mel Lab)

USC sponsers Young Researchers Program

The USC Young Researchers Program enables those typically underrepresented within the scientific community access to research. Through laboratory exposure and group presentations on research, this program stimulates a passion for science in both its young participants and USC mentors. The USC Neuroscience Graduate Program is a proud sponsor of the Young Researchers Program and is…Continue Reading USC sponsers Young Researchers Program