According to researchers, when shifting attention from one spot to another, the brain blinks. They report these blinks are momentary unconscious gaps in visual perception.
Researchers present a new theory which explains how critical periods are triggered during neurodevelopment.
A new study provides insights into how our brain extracts information about our natural surroundings from the light captured by our eyes.
A new tool is allowing researchers to interactively explore the hierarchical processes that happen in the brain when it is resting or performing tasks.
A new study reveals the majority of V1 neurons project to higher visual areas in a non-random manner.
Where objects appear in a person's visual field can affect the ability to determine what the object is, researchers say.
Researchers detail how the visual cortex and retina work together in visual motion perception.
Visual neurons selectively respond to color and shape along a continuum. While some neurons are only activated by either a specific color or shape, others are responsive to color and shape simultaneously. The findings contradict previous beliefs about how visual processing works.
Allen Institute researchers have produced a collection of computer generated models that accurately replicate cortical neuron activity.
Researchers have identified neurons in a fly's brain which tune into basic visual features to help them get their bearings.
Researchers identified how the primary visual cortex and the lateromedial area of the cerebral cortex influence one another, and how this communication changes over rapid timespans.
Study may provide key insights into the visual system and perception.
