DiQuattro et al use dynamic causal modeling (DCM) of FMRI signals to show that the frontal eye fields (FEF) are more involved initiating shifts of attention than the temporoparietal junction (TPJ, another leading candidate). The FEF received sensory signals earlier than the TPJ and FEF to TPJ connectivity was modulated by appearance of a target.
Miller Lab work cited:
Buschman, T.J. and Miller, E.K. (2007) Top-down versus bottom-up control of attention in the prefrontal and posterior parietal cortices. Science. 315: 1860-1862 The Scientist’s “Hot Paper” for October 2009. View PDF »
Buschman, T.J. and Miller, E.K. (2009) Serial, covert, shifts of attention during visual search are reflected by the frontal eye fields and correlated with population oscillations. Neuron, 63: 386-396. View PDF »
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