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Brain region that perceives the combination of color and motion identified...

Jul 29, 2015 by

Scientists at the University of Chicago have zeroed in on an area of the brain that shifts in sensitivity toward different colors and directions, depending on what the person is paying attention to....

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Brains different in good vs. bad navigators

Dec 21, 2013 by

New research says that people who store relevant landmarks in their brain on a trip are better navigators than those who follow a fixed route (e.g., turn left twice, then turn right at statue). The research also indicates that...

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Researchers have discovered GPS-like cells in the human brain...

Sep 4, 2013 by

These “grid” cells help us keep track of our location when navigating in a new environment.  These brain cells help you determine how far you’ve travelled from a starting point or your last turn....

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