This study reveals a role for the superior colliculus in higher-order cognition, independent of its role in spatial orienting. Researchers found that the superior colliculus exhibits robust encoding of learned visual categories and its inactivation markedly impaired category decisions in rhesus macaques.
A new study reveals that when engaging in complex cognitive tasks, the brain's activity becomes more detailed and streamlined, allowing for efficient processing. The findings suggest the brain adjusts its patterns of activity to match task demands.
