How does the brain turn light waves into experiences of colour?
Researchers have discovered specific networks of neurons in fruit flies that respond selectively to various hues. Hue denotes the perceived colors associated with specific wavelengths, or combinations of wavelengths of light, which themselves are not inherently colourful. These hue-selective neurons lie within the optic lobe, the brain area responsible for vision. Scientists had previously reported…
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