Seeing and Imagining Share the Same Brain Code
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New research shows that imagining objects reactivates the same brain neurons used to see them, especially in the fusiform gyrus; about 40% of these visually responsive neurons replay the original activity during imagination, a finding verified with AI-decodable neural codes and AI-generated stimuli, revealing a shared mechanism for perception and imagination with implications for treating disorders like PTSD and OCD.
Topics:health#aineuroscience#fusiformgyrus#neuralcode#science#singleneuronrecording#visualimagination
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