Tune Out and Drop In! The Brain Focuses on What Matters through Data Compression - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News

A study on mice shows sensory systems compress representations of the external world in the brain while preserving information.

Our senses are constantly inundating the brain with multifarious information. The brain must therefore continuously tune out distractions to focus on what matters. Understanding how organisms represe… [+6582 chars]

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