New Clues to How the Brain Maps Time

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New Clues to How the Brain Maps Time

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Jan 26, 2016

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The same brain cells that track location in space appear to also count beats in time. The research suggests that our thoughts may take place on a mental space-time canvas.

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Jan 26, 2016

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