The Effect of Face Inversion on Activity in Human Neural Systems for Face and Object Perception

doi:10.1016/S0896-6273(00)80690-X

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The Effect of Face Inversion on Activity in Human Neural Systems for Face and Object Perception

Published Jan 31, 1999 · J. Haxby, Leslie G. Ungerleider, V. Clark

Neuron

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Key takeawayFace inversion leads to recruitment of object perception resources, but this failure is not reflected by altered activity in face perception systems.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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Binocularly suppressed stimuli induce brain activities related to aesthetic emotions

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Is increased activation in the fusiform face area to Greebles a result of appropriate expertise training or caused by Greebles' face likeness?

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