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The majority of synapses in primary visual cortex mediate excitation between nearby neurons, yet the role of local recurrent connections in visual processing remains unclear. We propose that these ...

The orientation of a line at a given position in visual space is represented by a small volume of primary visual cortex, known as an orientation column. Although cells within such a column share some ...

Many investors think more assets mean better results. We explain why simplifying our portfolio often leads to higher returns and better mental health. Fewer decisions reduce mistakes and emotional ...

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In January 1993, a gunman murdered seven people in a fast-food restaurant in Palatine, a suburb of Chicago. In his dual roles as an administrative executive and spokesperson for the police department, ...

Poor gut health may show up as fatigue, upset stomach, skin conditions, and autoimmune challenges. Probiotics, fermented foods, hydration, and managing stress may help. The term “gut microbiome” ...

Vredefort Dome, approximately 120 km south-west of Johannesburg, is a representative part of a larger meteorite impact structure, or astrobleme. Dating back 2,023 million years, it is the oldest ...

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