SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 18, 2024Science News

Some people don’t have a mind’s eye. Scientists want to know why

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Researchers have discovered that people with aphantasia, an inability to visualize mental images, have weaker connections between auditory and visual brain areas. A study of 23 aphantasic individuals found their visual cortex responded less to sound stimuli compared to those without the condition, highlighting differences in sensory processing and brain organization.

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