Scientists just found the brain’s secret GPS system
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University of Pennsylvania researchers identified two brain regions acting as a "neural compass" during navigation. In a study with 15 participants performing a virtual taxi driving task, these regions consistently tracked directional orientation regardless of visual cues, location, or task phase. The regions maintain orientation by referencing the environment's north-south axis. This finding could improve detection of neurological disorders causing disorientation and enhance understanding of navigation for the visually impaired.
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