Study uncovers how the brain learns from subconscious stimuli – News-Medical.Net

Researchers uncovered for the first time what happens in animals’ brains when they learn from subconscious, visual stimuli. In time, this knowledge can lead to new treatments for a number of conditions. The study, a collaboration between KU Leuven, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard was published in Neuron.
An experienced birdwatcher recognizes many more details in a bird’s plumage than the ordinary person. Thanks to extensive training, he or she can identify specific features in the plumage….

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