Faisal

7 Jan 2026

The Brain’s GPS: Humans have “place cells” in the hippocampus that ac… – Faisal

The Brain’s GPS: Humans have “place cells” in the hippocampus that act like an internal GPS, mapping surroundings and tracking position. Even in virtual reality, these neurons fire as if you’re really moving. Studying them could help treat Alzheimer’s, improve AI navigation, and reveal how memory and space perception intertwine in ways we barely understand.