Visual Thalamus Reshapes Information Beyond Simple Relay Function, Study Finds

Visual thalamus reshapes information beyond simple relay function, study finds

When you see something—a tree in your backyard, say, or the toy your toddler hands you—that visual information travels from your retinas to your brain. And like a train stopping at stations along its route, the information pauses at particular regions of the brain where it's processed and sent along to its next location.

From train station to control center — the thalamus’ role gets an upgrade

The thalamus has been thought to be a relay for information in the brain. But a new study finds it plays a more important computational role for visual information than previously recognized.

From Train Station to Control Center—The Thalamus’ Role Gets an Upgrade

When you see something--a tree in your backyard, say, or the toy your toddler hands you--that visual information travels from your retinas to your brain.