Normal visual development is supported by intrinsic neurobiological mechanisms and by
appropriate stimulation from the environment, both of which facilitate the maturation of visual …

Abstract Background and Hypothesis For a long time, it was proposed that schizophrenia
(SCZ) patients rely more on sensory input and less on prior information, potentially leading …

The prevalence of pyramidal cells (PCs) in the mammalian cerebral cortex underscore their
value as they play a crucial role in various brain functions, ranging from cognition, sensory …

Visual illusions are fascinating phenomena that have been used and studied by artists and
scientists for centuries, leading to important discoveries about the neurocognitive …

An altered use of context and experience to interpret incoming information has been posited
to explain schizophrenia symptoms. The visual system can serve as a model system for …

The search for robust, reliable biomarkers of schizophrenia remains a high priority in
psychiatry. Biomarkers are valuable because they can reveal the underlying mechanisms of …

Introspective agents can recognize the extent to which their internal perceptual experiences
deviate from the actual states of the external world. This ability, also known as insight, is …

Room tilt illusion (RTI) is a rare and transient perceptual disturbance in which an individual
perceives their surroundings as having been rotated or tilted, usually at 90 or 180 degrees …

Disturbances in self-monitoring are core symptoms of schizophrenia. Some research
suggests an over-reliance on exteroceptive cues and a reduced weighting of self-generated …