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·May 28, 2020

Which areas of our brains represent the colors we see?

Neuroimaging study sheds new light on how we perceive colors. Activity in higher visual cortex areas matched the colors test subjects saw. Read More

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·May 3, 2019

Artificial neural networks can be used to drive brain activity

Current deep learning models are able to create images strongly enough to activate specific neurons in the visual cortex. However, researchers say more accurate artificial neural network models should be developed to help produce more accurate control. Read More

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·May 29, 2018

Research Opens New Doors For Brain Disorder Treatments

Study reveals the how the brain maintains attention on an object while the eyes make rapid, voluntary movements. The findings could open the door to developing new treatments for a number of neurological disorders. Read More

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·March 29, 2018

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

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·August 4, 2016

Timing is Everything When it Comes to Recognizing Shapes

A new study reports vision relies on patterns of brain activity. Read More

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·October 5, 2015

IT Looks Familiar: How The Brain Recognizes Objects

A new study provides evidence that the inferior temporal cortex can identify objects. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience visual neuroscience

·September 28, 2015

Neural Mechanism of Size Constancy Clarified

According to a new study, neurons in the visual cortical area V4 calculate the size of an object based on information on its retinal image size and distance from the object. Read More

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·June 19, 2015

Multiple Cortical Regions Work Together to Process Sensorimotor Information

According to new research, multiple cortical regions work together to process sensorimotor information, despite having predetermined specialized roles. Read More