Using precise brain measurements, Yale researchers predicted how people’s eyes move when viewing natural scenes, an advance in understanding the human visual system that can improve a host of artificial intelligence efforts, such as the development of driverless cars, said the researchers. “We are visual beings and knowing how the brain rapidly computes where to […]
To track how students ace the LSAT, watch their eyes
A half-decade ago, UC Berkeley neuroscientists discovered that training for law school admission exams boosted brain connections that sharpen reasoning skills. Today, they’ve taken a major step closer to understanding how practicing the LSAT makes students smarter. They’re watching their eyes. Their findings, published today in the Science of Learning, a Nature Partner Journal, make […]
Genetic factors contributing to ‘strabismus’—or misaligned eyes
Approximately 2 to 3 percent of children suffer from a condition called strabismus, which is more commonly known as “lazy eye” or “crossed eyes.” The majority of cases are thought to involve both genetic and environmental factors. Knowing the genetic causes of strabismus is very important, as it would help estimate risk of developing the […]