Research by Hubel and Wiesel suggests that neurons known as feature detectors are programmed at birth to respond to specific visual information.

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Hubel and Wiesel's research on the visual cortex of cats and monkeys demonstrated the existence of feature detectors, which are specialized neurons that respond to specific visual features like edges, lines, and angles. Their work suggested that these neurons are innate and respond to specific visual information from birth.

Research by Hubel and Wiesel Suggests That Neurons Known as Feature