"Accumulator Neurons" Necessary For Counting Objects

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"Accumulator Neurons" Necessary For Counting Objects - 25-07-2007, 10:10 AM

As any child knows, to answer the question "how many," one must start by adding up individual objects in a group. This cognitive ability is shared by animals as diverse as humans and birds. Surprisingly, the exact brain mechanisms responsible for this process remained unknown until now. [click link for full article]

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