Tag: neurons

Study suggests coordinated brain activation supports spatial learning and decision-making

From the NIH/National Institute of Mental Health press release: Specialized brain activation “replays” the possible routes that rats can take as they navigate a space, helping them keep track of… Read more »

Researchers discover direct link from brain’s emotion circuit to movement circuit

From the Salk Institute press release: During high stress situations such as making a goal in soccer, some athletes experience a rapid decline in performance under pressure, known as “choking.”… Read more »

Study suggests most parts of the brain can be involved in processing signals arising from touch

From the Lund University press release: After a series of studies, researchers at Lund University in Sweden, together with colleagues in Italy, have shown that not only one part, but… Read more »