A TMS study of the ventral projections from V1 with implications for the finding of neural correlates of consciousness.
Brain and Cognition February 1, 2004 M. Overgaard, J. Nielsen, A. Fuglsang-Frederiksen
Visual stimuli presented very briefly produce little or no subliminal perception in healthy individuals. When transcranial magnetic stimulation is applied, a dissociation emerges between correct performance and conscious awareness. The findings support the hypothesis that the ventral projection streams from area V1 are necessary for visual consciousness.