How the ‘mind’s eye’ calls up visual memories from the brain
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-01757-3
Researchers have discovered that the primary visual cortex is key for recalling visual memories. By studying monkeys, they found that neurons in this brain region show different activity patterns when recalling images compared to seeing them. This suggests that the primary visual cortex plays a significant role in visual memory. However, some experts argue that other brain areas like the prefrontal cortex might also be involved. This new insight helps us understand how our brain distinguishes imagined visuals from real ones.