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Rats in Augmented Reality Help Show How the Brain Determines Location

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 11, 2019

Using augmented reality, researchers discover how rats recalibrate learned relationships between a landmark, speed, distance and time to create a locational 'map' in the brain.... Read More...

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Navigating Our Thoughts: Fundamental Principles of Thinking

Neuroscience NewsNovember 9, 2018

Researchers propose a new theory of human thinking, suggesting our brain's navigation system is key to thinking. This may explain why our knowledge seems to be organized in spatial fashion.... Read More...

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Bravery Cells Found in the Hippocampus

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

OLM cells in the hippocampus play a key role in risk taking behavior and anxiety, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Neurons Ripple While Brain Rests to Lock in Memories

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2018

Using a model commonly used in machine learning, researchers discover how the brain encodes spatial maps and stores information while at rest.... Read More...

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Gene Linked to Intellectual Ability Affects Memory Replay: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2018

SCN2A, a gene commonly associated with intellectual ability, plays an essential role in memory formation and replay, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Putting Distinct Memories of Similar Events in Their Place

Neuroscience NewsMay 11, 2018

A new study reports, contrary to popular belief, place cells in the dentate gyrus do not remap. Instead, memory discrimination is controlled by increased co-firing of place cells and the neurons that organize which place cells discharge.... Read More...

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