Visual symmetry is fundamental to how we organize and recognize objects in our environment. Our brains can quickly and accurately detect symmetrical patterns, even when they appear in the periphery of our vision. In a new study published in Psychophysiology, researchers have found that while alcohol does influence certain brain activities related to visual perception, the ability to detect symmetry remains largely intact even when under the influence. Previous studies have shown that our brains can quickly and efficiently detect symmetrical patterns, even under challenging conditions like visu…