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FeaturedNeuroscience·July 13, 2015·3 min readVisual Cortex Operation Modes Change During LearningA new study reports that during learning, the visual cortex operation modes change to implement top-down processing.Read More
Featured·February 13, 2015·5 min readHuman Face Recognition Found In Neural Network Based On Monkey BrainsResearchers create a neural network that can recognize faces accurately, even when the faces are upside down.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 21, 2015·2 min readResearchers Find Where Visual Memories Are MadeDramatic changes occur in the primary visual cortex when mice learn to distinguish novel from familiar visual stimuli, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2014·4 min readNew Respect for Primary Visual CortexResearchers discover the V1 brain region performs complex sequence learning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 13, 2014·4 min readStudy Reveals that Movement Kicks Visual System into Higher GearA new study suggests a specialized neural network causes the visual system neurons to fire more strongly during locomotion.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2013·4 min readScientists Discover Previously Unknown Requirement for Brain DevelopmentGenes alone don't determine how the cerebral cortex grows into separate functional areas. Input from the thalamus is also crucially required, a new study suggests.Read More
