The ability to use cues from multiple senses in concert is a fundamental aspect of brain
function. It maximizes the brain's use of the information available to it at any given moment …

For thousands of years science philosophers have been impressed by how effectively the
senses work together to enhance the salience of biologically meaningful events. However …

Although there are many perceptual theories that posit particular maturational profiles in
higher-order (ie, cortical) multisensory regions, our knowledge of multisensory development …

Multisensory integration refers to the process by which the brain synthesizes information
from different senses to enhance sensitivity to external events. In the present experiments …

The multisensory integration capabilities of superior colliculus neurons emerge gradually
during early postnatal life as a consequence of experience with cross-modal stimuli. Without …

Highlights•Multisensory integration is modulated by bottom-up and top-down factors.•The
core bottom-up features for multisensory integration are strength, location and timing of the …

The operation of our multiple and distinct sensory systems has long captured the interest of
researchers from multiple disciplines. When the Society was founded 50 years ago to bring …

We perceive and understand our environment using many sensory systems-vision, touch,
hearing, taste, smell, and proprioception. These multiple sensory modalities not only give us …

Multisensory integration describes a process by which information from different sensory
systems is combined to influence perception, decisions, and overt behavior. Despite a …

Highlights•Multisensory integration is observed in sensory cortices and higher cortical
areas.•Multisensory information could be integrated early and/or late in decision …