title: Cognitive maps and the hippocampus.
abstract: Following a familiar route and finding a novel route in a familiar environment depend on different cognitive processes and representations. A recent study by Hartley et al. begins to identity the neural basis of route following and wayfinding in humans. Their study also raises important questions about the functions of the hippocampus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, 111 21st Avenue South, 301 Wilson Hall, 37203, Nashville, TN, USA
authors.forename: Timothy P.
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: McNamara
authors.forename: Amy L.
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Shelton
authors.forename: Amy L.
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Shelton