How modular are modules in visual cortex?

2025/03/13 by Martin N. Hebart · 1 voice
Neuroscience · Psychology · #Computer science #Cortex (anatomy) #Feature (linguistics) #Modular design #Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies #Neuroscience #Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies #Programming language #Psychology #Visual cortex #Visual perception and processing mechanisms

paper · pdf · doi:10.1093/brain/awaf100

published in Brain 148(4), 1050-1051 (Oxford University Press)

openalex publication_date 2025/03/13 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30

Abstract

This scientific commentary refers to ‘Visual feature processing in a large stroke cohort: evidence against modular organization’ by Lugtmeijer, Sobolewska et al. (10.1093/brain/awaf009).

Citations

• Visual feature processing in a large stroke cohort: evidence against modular organization

Discussions

• I wrote a commentary on a very nice paper that just appeared in @brain1878.bsky.social by @selmalugtmeijer.bsky.social, Sobolewska, de Haan & @neurosteven.bsky.social. Spoiler: It's about modularity [bsky, 17 points, 0 comments]

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