Our brain's wiring is shaped both by genes and what we experience, and the visual system is a great model for studying how the two work together. Before the eyes ever open, genetic programs lay down a first draft of the brain's visual circuits. But once they open, experience takes over, with visual information refining the initial draft.
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Study Reveals How Visual Responses in the Brain Are Fine-Tuned by Experience After Eye Opening
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November 3, 2026
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A study reveals that the brain's visual system is shaped by both genetic programming and experiential learning, particularly after the eyes open. This research highlights the interaction between genetics and experience in brain development. Understanding these processes could have implications for educational and developmental strategies in Iran.
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