Where the Brain Transforms Seeing into Acting
Researchers provide evidence that the posterior parietal cortex plays a vital role in converting vision into action.... Read More...
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Absence Epilepsy: When the Brain is Like an Orchestra Without a Conductor
Researchers shed light on the neural mechanisms of absence epilepsy. ... Read More...
Hidden Structure of Enigmatic Backwards Neural Connections Discovered
Study may provide key insights into the visual system and perception.... Read More...
Increasing Understanding of the Coarse-to-Fine Human Visual Perception
A new study reveals neurons in the V4 area of the visual cortex do not necessarily need to have low visual resolution.... Read More...
Brain Wide Tracing of Single Neurons Reveals Breadth of Information Transfer From Visual Cortex
A new study reveals the majority of V1 neurons project to higher visual areas in a non-random manner.... Read More...
Advances to Brain-Interface Technology Provide Clearer Insight Into Visual System Than Ever Before
Researchers report a new EEG system is capable of capturing more information from the visual cortex than previous versions of the same system.... Read More...
The Human Brain Can “See” What’s Around the Corner
An fMRI study conducted by University of Glasgow researchers reveals how our brains can predict what our eyes will see next.... Read More...
‘Mind’s Eye Blink’ Proves ‘Paying Attention’ Is Not Just a Figure of Speech
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.... Read More...
Visual Brain Predicts Future Events Based on Past Experiences
The visual cortex is involved in predicting future events, a new study reports.... Read More...
Computations of Visual Motion in the Brain
Researchers detail how the visual cortex and retina work together in visual motion perception.... Read More...
Your Brain’s Got Rhythm
A new study reveals some brain systems in a dish, dubbed circuitoids, exhibit coordinated and spontaneous rhythmic activity that can drive repetitive movements.... Read More...
Noradrenaline Enhances Vision Through Beta-Adrenergic Receptors
Researchers document the role noradrenaline plays in modulating the primary visual cortex.... Read More...