The visual cortex is the part of the brain that enables visual perception. In this area millions of nerve cells, called neurons, process stimuli from the outside world. They only react when objects ...

Researchers use AI "digital twins" to discover a new type of neuron in the visual cortex that perceives complex textures and object arrangements.

ReVision now anticipates initiating early-stage human clinical trials of its Occular BCI in blind volunteers in 2027.

Researchers found that the cells of young adults with depression overproduce energy while resting but struggle to respond to ...

Despite the proven benefits of newborn hearing screening and early intervention, universal screening is not yet mandated in South Africa and is only available at a few public hospitals.Thousands of ...

This study uses a Bayesian framework to characterize latent brain state dynamics associated with memory encoding and performance in children, as measured with functional magnetic resonance imaging.

What did the face of our ancestors look like three million years ago? Our international team has answered this question by ...

Researchers say they are now able to predict Alzheimer’s disease with close to 93 percent accuracy using artificial ...

Researchers identify the fusiform imagery node as the brain's "imagination hub," explaining why strokes can cause the loss of visual mental imagery.

Karnataka’s proposal to restrict social media access for children under 16 has sparked debate over its impact on mental and ...

The evidence is solid but not definitive, as the conclusions rely on the absence of changes in spatial breadth and would benefit from clearer statistical justification and a more cautious ...