SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 24, 2025Interesting Engineering

Human brain’s internal GPS is more random than previously thought, finds study

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The brain's internal GPS uses randomness rather than precise organization to create spatial maps, according to a new study. Researchers found that place cells in the hippocampus follow random patterns based on Gaussian Processes, challenging long-held beliefs about structured spatial coding and revealing universal mathematical principles in brain navigation.

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