Study Reveals How the Brain Encodes Inferential Reasoning
Researchers uncover geometric neural representations in the hippocampus, providing new insights into cognitive mapping and potential treatments for neurological disorders.
- The hippocampus encodes cognitive maps for inferential reasoning, similar to spatial memory maps.
- Neural activity forms high-dimensional geometric shapes during successful reasoning tasks.
- Both experiential and verbal learning produce similar neural representations.
- The study utilized recordings from over 3,000 neurons in epilepsy patients.
- Findings could inform future treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions.
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