Evenings at Whitney - Big Ideas from Little Brains

Dr. James Strother, Assistant Professor of Biology at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience
A fish darts along the stream bed, a fly hovers over a flower, a manta ray glides through the open ocean. These maneuvers are performed with such grace that they appear effortless. However, underlying these behaviors is a maelstrom of activity within the brain. The animals must process an unending barrage of sights, smells, and other sensory information in order to understand their surroundings and plan their responses.
Dr. James Strother discusses his research to unravel the neural circuits that enable animals to navigate through complex environments. He describes how cutting-edge microscopy techniques in small animals, such as fish larvae and fruit flies, can lead to unprecedented insights into the function and organization of the brain.