ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Spatial view cells

Okay kiddo, are you ready to learn about spatial view cells? Basically, our brains have special cells that help us know where things are around us. They help us understand the space around us and how we move through it.

Think of it like a map in your brain. Just like a map shows you where things are, these cells in your brain help you know where things are around you. They work kind of like GPS, but for your brain!

Scientists have studied these cells in animals like rats and found that they are really important when the animal moves around. When the rat moves, the cells become active and help the rat remember where it has been and where it needs to go next.

So even though we can't see these cells in our brain, they're working hard to help us navigate the world around us!