Study reveals internal neural compass in human brain for orientation and navigation, with implications for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

A study published in Nature Human Behaviour identifies an internal neural compass in the human brain that helps with orientation and navigation. Researchers from the University of Birmingham and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich discovered finely tuned head direction signals, which have implications for understanding diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's where navigation and orientation are often impaired.

May 06, 2024
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