Synapses in the Brain (IMAGE)

University of Basel

Synapses in the Brain

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Our brain is especially good at perceiving lines and contours even if they do not actually exist, such as the blue triangle in the foreground of this optical illusion. The pattern of neuronal connections in the brain supports this ability.

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University of Basel, Biozentrum

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