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In the rhesus LGN, a laminar transition from 6-layered to 4-layered regions coincides with small gaps (optic-disc gaps), representing the blindspot. A computer simulation of the model supports the hypothesis that the transition in laminar pattern is triggered by the optic-disc gaps, which act as a singularity in a developmental gradient. It suggests that some morphological features of the brain are indirectly determined by the dynamics of the system, instead of being directly specified by a genetic program.","In a second experiment, I tested the theory that the cat medial interlaminar nucleus (MIN, a subdivision of the LGN) is a structure specialized for scotopic vision, by comparing contrast sensitivity functions for cells in the MIN and other major divisions of the LGN (layers A and C) over a range of adaptation levels from mid-mesopic to absolute threshold. The results are consistent with the theory: the MIN is more sensitive for low spatial frequencies, especially at low luminance levels; layer A excels for high spatial frequency, but only for relatively high luminance levels; layer C is intermediate in this acuity-sensitivity tradeoff. These results suggest that one function of geniculate lamination is to expand the range of vision for low-contrast, dim stimuli by increasing the signal-to-noise ratio through central convergence.","In a third experiment, I examined the issue of visuo-oculomotor integration in the cat LGN. Three major findings were obtained: (1) most LGN neurons increase their spontaneous activity after saccades in the absence of any visual input; (2) the visual activity of most LGN neurons interacts with gaze direction; (3) there are transient changes in geniculate visual responses immediately after saccades. 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