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Neural correlates of metacontrast masking across different contrast polarities

A contribution from EEG lab to the Special Issue: Structure and Function of the Visual System (https://www.springer.com/journal/429/updates/18231902). Our graduate researcher Alaz Aydın investigated a powerful illusion called “metacontrast masking”. Accordingly, the findings also shed light on the interactions within/across visual pathways. For further information, please visit: http://doi.org/10.1007/s00429-021-02260-5   Abstract Metacontrast masking is a powerful illusion […]

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Analysis and mitigation of noise in simultaneous transmission and reception in MRI

Our PhD student Bilal Taşdelen et al. published an article titled ”Analysis and mitigation of noise in simultaneous transmission and reception in MRI”. Abstract Purpose In simultaneous transmission and reception (STAR) MRI, along with the coupling of the excitation pulse to the received signal, noise, and undesired distortions (spurs) coming from the transmit chain also […]

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Audiovisual interactions in speeded discrimination of a visual event

Crossmodal interactions in the temporal domain are a crucial aspect of multisensory integration. Using onset timing (SOA) as a critical factor, Dr. Utku Kaya found audiovisual interactions in early ERPs correlated with the changes in behavioral reaction times. These findings provide an important functional link between audiovisual interactions at early stages of sensory processing and […]

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The optomotor response of aging zebrafish reveals a complex relationship between visual motion characteristics and cholinergic system

Our graduate student Ayşenur Karaduman published a Research Article in Neurobiology of Aging. In this study, she comprehensively investigated motion detection during aging by using the Zebrafish model. The findings revealed a complex relationship between visual motion properties and the cholinergic system during neural aging. For further information, please visit: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2020.10.018   Abstract Understanding the […]

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UMRAM can be your host!

TUBITAK has two programs that are designed for attracting young and/or leader investigators to Turkey. Please consider UMRAM as a possible host for your application. Please see the announcement by TUBITAK for the 2232A and 2232B programs.   https://tubitak.gov.tr/en/news/2232-a-international-fellowship-for-outstanding-researchers-and-2232-b-international-fellowship-for   Please contact ergin.atalar@bilkent.edu.tr for more information on the possible role of UMRAM, Bilkent University.

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