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Visual Neuroscience news articles cover science research into visual cortex, vision, visual disorders, blindness, brain processing of visual cues, facial recognition and research related to how eyes and brains function.

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·September 28, 2023·7 min read

Beyond Sight: Unraveling the Mysteries of Brain Wiring

Scientists made a novel discovery using zebrafish with a genetic mutation. These 'deep-blind' fish lack connections between the retina and brain yet retain functional brain circuits.

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·September 27, 2023·7 min read

Visual Recognition Memory: Familiarity Decoded by Brief Spikes

Decoding the brain's knack for distinguishing new from familiar is a challenge that has puzzled scientists. New research brings clarity to "visual recognition memory" (VRM), the process that ensures we prioritize what's most important in what we see.

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·September 22, 2023·6 min read

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Using a comparison to vinyl record collectors, researchers delve into the concept of matching—a behavior where decisions are based on reward expectations—observed from pigeons to humans. In a recent study, the team found that fruit flies also demonstrate this behavior, deciding based on their reward predictions.

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·September 22, 2023·5 min read

Upside Down World: Unique View Offers Clues to Face Recognition

Claudio's unique head orientation—rotated nearly 180 degrees—allowed researchers to explore the evolutionary and experiential factors in face recognition. While most people struggle to recognize inverted faces, Claudio's distinct vantage point put this ability to the test.

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·September 14, 2023·4 min read

Human Brain Acts Like Super Computer: Advanced Calculations in Human Perception

Researchers have unearthed how human brains inherently perform calculations akin to high-powered computers through Bayesian inference, enabling precise, swift environmental interpretation. This statistical method melds prior knowledge and new evidence, permitting us to quickly and accurately discern our surroundings.

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·September 8, 2023·6 min read

Unlocking Aphantasia – The Mysterious Spectrum of Mind’s Visualization

Visualization abilities range from hyperphantasia, where individuals can create vivid mental images, to aphantasia, where people experience a complete absence of visual imagery. A study assessed the link between perception and mental imagery in individuals across this spectrum.

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·September 6, 2023·4 min read

Jersey Numbers and Perception: How Numbers Impact Our View of Athlete Physique

A new study confirms that football wide receivers wearing jersey numbers between 10 and 19 are perceived as slimmer than those wearing 80-89, even with identical body sizes. This phenomenon suggests our brains use statistical associations between numbers and sizes to determine body size perception.

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·September 5, 2023·4 min read

Unlocking The Secrets of Social Behaviors

New findings challenge our understanding of fruit fly social behaviors. While traditionally thought to rely primarily on chemical receptors for social interactions, the fruit fly's visual system plays a pivotal role too.

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·September 1, 2023·4 min read

Eye Movements Reveal Your Decisions, Even When They Shouldn’t

Researchers discovered a unique connection between eye movements and decision-making, even when the eyes are not directly involved in the decision process. The study contradicts the common belief that motor movements like eye or hand movements aren't affected by decision-making activities.

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·August 28, 2023·5 min read

New Cell Atlas Signals Hope for Aging Visual Impairments

Researchers created a groundbreaking "cell atlas" of the human eye that could revolutionize treatments for blinding diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. The atlas identifies nearly 160 unique cell types across different eye structures, and pinpoints which genes each cell type expresses.

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·August 26, 2023·5 min read

Omega Fatty Acids Improve Vision in Preterm Babies

A novel study reveals that preterm babies given a supplement of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids show significantly better visual function by age two and a half. Conducted between 2016 and 2019, the study involved 178 extremely preterm babies, born before the 28th week of pregnancy.

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·August 21, 2023·6 min read

Memory’s Future Focus: It’s Not Just What, but Why We Remember

Our ability to process sentences relies on the dynamic nature of working memory, where information is not just stored, but also integrated with our future intentions. New research reveals that visual memories adapt according to our future use of that information.

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Visual Neuroscience

Beyond Sight: Unraveling the Mysteries of Brain Wiring

Visual Recognition Memory: Familiarity Decoded by Brief Spikes

From Vinyl to Visions: Fruit Flies Showcase Decision-Making Prowess

Upside Down World: Unique View Offers Clues to Face Recognition

Human Brain Acts Like Super Computer: Advanced Calculations in Human Perception

Unlocking Aphantasia – The Mysterious Spectrum of Mind’s Visualization

Jersey Numbers and Perception: How Numbers Impact Our View of Athlete Physique

Eye Movements Reveal Your Decisions, Even When They Shouldn’t

Omega Fatty Acids Improve Vision in Preterm Babies

Memory’s Future Focus: It’s Not Just What, but Why We Remember

Not All Older Adults Reap Cognitive Benefits of Life Satisfaction

Breakthrough on Genetic & Molecular Drivers of Alzheimer’s

Mapping Early Visual System in Wasps Provides AI and Neural Insights

Protein p53’s Role in Autism-like Behavior and Memory

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