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neurosciencenews.comBrain Activity in Imagination Overlaps with Perception in High-Level Areas
Researchers found that imagining sights and sounds activates high-level brain areas that process multiple senses, rather than sense-specific regions. The study used MRI scans on participants imagining various scenes and sounds. Results were published March 31 in the journal Neuro…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Brain Scans Show Effects of Psilocybin, LSD and Ayahuasca on Neural Connections
Researchers analyzed hundreds of brain scans to examine how psychedelics such as psilocybin, LSD and ayahuasca influence connections between key brain areas. The study, published in Nature, provides insights into the neural mechanisms of these substances. Findings detail changes…
Wei-yuan Huang, Gang Wu, Feng Chen, Meng-meng Li and Jian-jun Li / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Study Identifies Similar Brain Processes for Visual Perception and Mental Imagery
A recent study shows that the brain activates the same neural processes when viewing an object and when imagining it. These processes resemble those used by artificial intelligence systems to generate images. The findings provide insights into human cognition and AI mechanisms.
Wei-yuan Huang, Gang Wu, Feng Chen, Meng-meng Li and Jian-jun Li / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Analysis of Brain Imaging Studies Examines Effects of Hallucinogenic Drugs
Researchers analyzed hundreds of brain images from multiple studies to identify patterns of activity induced by hallucinogenic drugs. The findings reveal how these substances influence various brain regions. This work contributes to understanding the neurological mechanisms behin…