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Published on: May 7, 2017
Visual Coding along Multiple Brain Areas
Vitória de Araújo Xavier1, Nayara da Silva Melo1, Sidarta Ribeiro2
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Recife, Pernambuco 50670-901, Brazil. Universidade Federal de Pernambuco Department of Biomedical Engineering Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) RecifePernambuco50670-901 Brazil.
Abstract:
This study focuses on understanding visual coding in multiple brain areas and its implications for neural processing in the visual system. It highlights the use of simultaneous recordings of large neuronal populations to inves tigate how visual information is encoded and processed in the brain. By studying the activity of multiple brain areas, the paper aims to uncover the mechanisms underlying brain-wide visual perception and provide insights into the neural basis of visual processing. The findings of this research contribute to the broader field of neuroscience and have implications for understanding visual disorders and developing therapeutic interventions.
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