Chinese scientists find neurons may act as minicomputers that help decision-making

Researchers find evidence that suggests neural activity can guide the way the brain adapts to different sensory experiences ...
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AI helps explain how covert attention works and uncovers new neuron types

"These neurons might be one of a variety mediating emergent attentional behavior," Eckstein said. Interestingly, one neuron type present in CNN, which combines opponency for the cue but excitatory ...
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Targeting specific neurons modulates memory retrieval and alters anxiety-like behaviors in mice

We humans lose mental acuity, an unfortunate side effect of aging. And for individuals with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, the loss of cognitive function often ...
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Good vibes keep worries at bay: a prefrontal-hypothalamic pathway engages positive affect to mitigate fear

Ze-Jie Lin, Xin-Rong Wu, Ming-Yang Wei, Zheng-Kai Lao, Xiang Lan, Yan-Jiao Wu, Wei-Guang Li, Tian-Le Xu, Li-Na Huang, Xue Gu A prefrontal-hypothalamic circuit links positive affect to the long-term ...
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Stimulating brain circuits promotes neuron growth in adulthood, improving cognition and mood

We humans lose mental acuity as an unfortunate side effect of aging. And for individuals with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, the loss of cognitive function, often ...