Visual Clutter Alters Information Flow in Brain
Yale researchers have found that "visual clutter" significantly alters information flow in the brain's primary visual cortex. This study, published in Neuron, reveals that while the location of clutter doesn't change the order of neural communication, it affects the efficiency of information transfer. Using macaque monkeys, the team demonstrated how clutter impacts visual processing, particularly in relation to object recognition. The findings enhance our understanding of perception and suggest further exploration into how attention influences this information flow.