Summary Summary Short summary of a recent publication, written by scientific experts. Published: Feb 25, 2019

Comparison of facial expression and facial identity recognition in posterior cortical atrophy

Takeaway

  • Facial expression (FE) recognition is preserved in people with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) relative to facial identity (FI) recognition.

Why this matters

  • This study provides further insights regarding the mechanisms of affective blindsight and the overall clinical picture of PCA.