Have you ever stared at a simple drawing and seen something that isn’t actually there? Well, that’s your brain creating an illusion. Researchers have now identified the specific neural circuit and ...

New research shows that the superior colliculus, a primitive brain region, can independently interpret visual information.

Illusion is derived from the Latin verb illudere, which means to mock or trick. Visual illusion pictures are designed to trick the human mind and are regarded as one of the simplest tests to determine ...

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