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...

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Main Authors: Mulugeta Semework, Sara C Steenrod, Michael E Goldberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2018-02-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/30762