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·July 30, 2026·9 min read

The Neural Signal of Curiosity and Information Value

A new study reveals that mice pay a physical reward cost to gain advance information, driven by a distinct population of orbitofrontal cortex neurons that encode the intrinsic value of knowledge.

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·July 20, 2026·8 min read

How the Brain Achieves 79% Energy Efficiency

A new study proposes a new framework for how the human brain processes information at ultra-low energy costs.

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·October 7, 2025·7 min read

What You Choose to Remember Shapes Memory More Than Emotion

A new study reveals that intentional memory control—deciding what to remember or forget—is more powerful than emotional influence when forming long-term memories. Participants were more likely to recall words they were told to remember than those carrying emotional weight, even though emotion sometimes strengthened recall or caused false memories.

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·September 16, 2025·5 min read

Brain Balances Rhythms to Switch Between Memory Recall and Novelty

Researchers discovered how the brain flexibly switches communication pathways depending on context, balancing between memory recall and processing new information. The mechanism depends on the interaction of slow (theta) and fast (gamma) rhythms, regulated by distinct inhibitory circuits.

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·May 16, 2025·6 min read

Astrocytes Take Center Stage in Brain Function and Behavior

Long thought to be mere support cells, astrocytes are now shown to play a powerful, dynamic role in regulating brain function and behavior. New research in fruit flies and rodents reveals that astrocytes don’t just support neurons—they selectively respond to neurotransmitters and influence which neural signals are prioritized.

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·October 23, 2024·6 min read

Brain Processes Sentence Structures as Fast as Visual Scenes

The human brain can detect the structure of a short sentence in as little as 150 milliseconds, the speed of a blink. Using brain imaging, scientists found that the brain's language comprehension system processes sentences flashed on a screen similarly to how it perceives a visual scene.

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·October 22, 2024·6 min read

How Visual Clutter Disrupts Information Flow in the Brain

A new study reveals that visual clutter alters how information flows between neurons in the brain’s primary visual cortex, but not the order in which it's processed. Researchers found that the efficiency of information transfer changes depending on the location of clutter in the visual field.

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·September 10, 2024·6 min read

AI Determines How the Brain Predicts and Processes Thoughts

Summary: A new study using artificial intelligence has provided novel insights into how the brain predicts future events and processes...

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·August 12, 2024·6 min read

How the Brain Learns and Integrates Prior Knowledge with New Information

The brain builds a hierarchy of knowledge, connecting lower-order sensory details to higher-order concepts, shaping our perception of the world. A new study reveals how visual experience influences the brain’s feedback connections, allowing us to integrate context and recognize patterns based on past experiences. Researchers found that visual input refines these connections, enhancing our ability to interpret complex stimuli and update our understanding of the environment.

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·July 25, 2024·4 min read

“Eureka Moments” Shed Light on Consciousness

A new study proposes a novel approach to studying consciousness through behavioral observations and learning curves. The study highlights that learning often occurs in sudden leaps, suggesting these "eureka moments" are preceded by conscious cognitive processes.

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·September 5, 2023·5 min read

Neurons On Edge: Avalanches in Brain Reveal Info Processing Secrets

Researchers provided robust evidence supporting the controversial "critical brain hypothesis" through a project called DishBrain. This experiment, involving 800,000 human neural cells playing Pong, reveals how neurons, when informed about the surrounding environment, shift into a "neural critical" state, enabling cascades of brain activity.