Keep both eyes on the prize: Hunting mice use binocular vision and specialized retinal neurons to capture prey

Neuron. 2021 May 5;109(9):1418-1420. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2021.04.018.

Abstract

In this issue of Neuron, Johnson et al. show that mice rely on binocular vision when hunting insect prey. Specific types of retinal output neurons support this behavior. They have functional properties and brain connections well-suited to their role.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Awards and Prizes*
  • Brain
  • Mice
  • Predatory Behavior
  • Retinal Neurons*
  • Vision, Binocular