Penn Researchers Show the Brain's Compass Relies on Geometric Relationships
In a new study, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania show how the brain makes directional inferences, revealing that people use geometrical relationships to orient themselves.
The study, published in Nature Neurosience, was conducted by Professor of Psychology Russell Epstein and Steven Marchette, a postdoctoral fellow in Epstein’s lab. Also contributing to the study were lab members Lindsay Vass, a graduate student, and Jack Ryan, a research specialist.
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