Sunday, 4 August 2013

The human brain spatial map

Grid-like activity can be seen in the human brain in response to exploring a virtual environment, reports a study published online this week in the journal Nature Neuroscience. These findings imply that our internal navigation system is active even in the absence of movement in physical space. Previous studies suggest that the sense of place is supported by neurons called place cells, which are active when an animal is in a specific region in an environment, and grid cells that display a spatial pattern of activity that resembles a grid on a map... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..


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