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·November 24, 2015·5 min read

Brain Relies on Self Organized Neural Networks for Visual Processing

Researchers report random neural connections do not suffice to explain the observed layout of the brain.

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·November 19, 2015·4 min read

Simple Visual Test Checks Brain Function Quality

Researchers have developed a new test that measures an individuals visual processing speeds and can identify whether the person has problems with cognitive function.

Image shows the location of the primary visual cortex in the brain.

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·November 6, 2015·3 min read

A Neural Match For the Complexity of the Visual World

A new study provides insights into how our brain extracts information about our natural surroundings from the light captured by our eyes.

Image shows how the brain patches activated by the sight of a face.

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·October 28, 2015·5 min read

Study Explores How a Face Comes to Represent a Whole Person in the Brain

A new study reports researchers have identified certain spots dedicated to processing faces in the primate brain prefer faces with bodies.

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·October 12, 2015·7 min read

Making Sense of an Ambiguous World: How Hallucinations Emerged

A new study suggests hallucinations arose to help us enhance our tendency to make sense of the world around us and could help explain why some people are more prone to hallucinations that others.

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·September 28, 2015·4 min read

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.

This is a diagram of the brain with the network mapped out.

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·September 13, 2015·5 min read

Detecting Concussion on the Sidelines with Help of Timed Vision Test

A new study reports that a rapid number naming test was able to help detect concussion 86 percent of the time in young and professional athletes.

This shows a graph tracking the speed of retinal image motion.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·September 4, 2015·5 min read

Predicting How Humans Estimate Speed

Researchers believe they have devised an optimal model for speed and visual processing.

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·September 2, 2015·3 min read

Feeling Blue? Sadness Can Impair Perception of Color

According to a new study, feeling sad can lead to changes in our color perception.

This image shows the location of the visual cortex.

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·August 20, 2015·4 min read

Temporary Postnatal Blindness Triggers Lasting Reorganization in the Infant Brain

Researchers report temporary postnatal visual deprivation induces permanent auditory responses in the visual area of the infant's brain.

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·August 12, 2015·4 min read

Eye Movements During REM Sleep Reflects Brain Activity Associated with New Images

A new study offers evidence between rapid eye movement during sleep, accelerated brain activity and dream images.

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·August 3, 2015·3 min read

Fly Brains Ignore Visual Input Caused by Their Own Movements

A new study reports flies can silence visual input generated by their own movement. The findings may help advance understanding of how ongoing behavior can influence visual processing.