Rebecca Burwell, Brown University (IMAGE) Brown University Caption Door open left rear; table left; glass fish on first shelf: In rats, the postrhinal cortex keeps track of places and objects and sends other parts of the brain vital positioning information. "The POR," Rebecca Burwell says, "is not just a relay station for spatial information." Credit David Orenstein/Brown University Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.