fMRI in vision research

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) is a brain imaging technique used in vision research to observe how different parts of the brain activate when processing visual information. It detects changes in blood flow related to neural activity, allowing scientists to map areas involved in seeing, recognizing objects, or interpreting visual scenes. During a study, a person might look at images while the fMRI scanner captures real-time data, revealing which brain regions are engaged. This helps researchers understand the neural mechanisms underlying visual perception and how the brain organizes and interprets visual stimuli.