Franck P. Martial

Parallel visual processing in the suprachiasmatic region of a diurnal mammal.

The paper identifies an expanded hypothalamic visual network in a diurnal mammal, showing distinct visual response classes beyond the SCN.

Joint tracking of active and passive motion in the mouse visual thalamus during natural behaviour

The paper investigates how neurons in the mouse visual thalamus represent active and passive motion during natural behavior and finds that they can track both types of motion and partially separate them.

Daytime light enhances the amplitude of circadian output in a diurnal mammal

This study shows that higher daytime light intensity increases circadian rhythm amplitude in the diurnal rodent Rhabdomys pumilio by affecting SCN electrophysiological activity.

Using a bistable animal opsin for switchable and scalable optogenetic inhibition of neurons

This paper demonstrates that Lamplight, a bistable opsin, can be used for switchable and scalable optogenetic inhibition of neurons in mice.

Measuring vision using innate behaviours in mice with intact and impairedretina function

This study develops automated methods to measure vision in mice using innate defensive responses, showing they can assess visual acuity and detect retinal dysfunction.

Pupil responses to hidden photoreceptor-specific modulations in movies

The paper investigates how different photoreceptors modulate pupil size during movie viewing and finds all photoreceptors regulate pupil size under photopic light conditions.