FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 20, 2021·4 min readScientists Enable a Blind Woman to See Simple ShapesResearchers created a form of artificial vision for a blind woman with the aid of a brain implant position in the visual cortex. The results pave the way for the creation of visual brain prosthetics to help the blind to regain sight.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 18, 2021·3 min readChildren’s Visual Perception Continues to Develop up to Age 10Contrary to popular belief, a child's visual perception does not reach adult level at age seven. A new study reveals children's visual perception continues to develop and does not reach maturity until age ten.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 8, 2021·4 min readCharting Hidden Territory of the Human BrainA new, non-invasive neuroimaging technique allowed researchers to investigate the visual sensory thalamus, a brain area associated with visual difficulties in dyslexia and other disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·September 28, 2021·5 min readLiving Retina Achieves Sensitivity and Efficiency Engineers Can Only Dream AboutStudy reveals how evolution and natural selection have optimized the mammalian retina.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·September 25, 2021·5 min readMice’s Learning Skills Help Researchers Pinpointing Brain Areas Where Acquired Knowledge Is StoredStudy finds part of the category knowledge is already present in the early visual brain areas, revealing how widespread semantic memories are stored throughout the brain.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·September 24, 2021·5 min readUnusual Visual Examination of Objects May Indicate Later Autism Diagnosis in InfantsThe way in which an infant visually examines an object may predict a later autism diagnosis, researchers say. Unusual visual inspection of items at 9 months was a strong predictor of an ASD diagnosis later in childhood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2021·6 min readWhat Was Really the Secret Behind Van Gogh’s Success?A new deep learning algorithm identified key features underlying success in the art world. Researchers report a link between exploration and exploitation was associated with artistic success.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·September 9, 2021·6 min readEyeglasses for School Kids Boosts Academic PerformanceProviding free or low-cost vision care and eyeglasses to children helped improve academic performance and behavior, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·September 8, 2021·7 min readBehind the Scenes, Brain Circuit Ensures Vision Remains ReliableWhile some types of excitatory neurons respond to images and represent them in the visual cortex, the activity of two types of inhibitory interneurons combine in a circuit to reinforce visual stability and reliability.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychologyVisual Neuroscience·September 2, 2021·3 min readDoes Our Mind’s Eye Match Real Life? Study Shows Differences in How We Perceive ImagesStudy reveals individual differences in how we perceive and imagine visual images we have seen.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·August 27, 2021·3 min readNeurons in Visual Cortex of the Brain ‘Drift’ Over TimeNeurons in the visual cortex change their response to the same stimuli over time.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 23, 2021·4 min readEyes Provide Peek at Alzheimer’s Disease RiskThe presence of amyloid-beta deposits in the retina correlated with cerebral amyloid levels in those with Alzheimer's disease. The findings may lead to methods for the earlier detection of Alzheimer's.Read More
