Artist's Rendition of a Room (IMAGE) The Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University Caption The brain's OPA region helps to orient us in space, so we can avoid bumping into things, figure out where we are and navigate safely through our environment, such as this room. Credit Artist: Karoliina Hellberg; photographer: J. Tiainen Usage Restrictions Please contact Zuckerman Institute press office for reprint permissions. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.