A spatial memory signal shows that the parietal cortex has access to a craniotopic representation of space
Humans effortlessly establish a gist-like memory of their environment whenever they enter a new place, a memory that can guide action even in the absence of vision. Neurons in the lateral intraparietal area (LIP) of the monkey exhibit a form of this environmental memory. These neurons respond when a...
Main Authors: | , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2018-02-01
|
Series: | eLife |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/30762 |