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·May 11, 2025·7 min read

Brain Cells That Predict What Comes Next, Even When It’s New

A new study reveals that the brain uses special neurons to track where we are in a sequence of actions—not just where we are in space. In mice, researchers found “goal-progress cells” that fire based on how far along the animal is in a behavioral task, enabling them to infer what comes next even in novel scenarios.

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·February 10, 2025·5 min read

How the Brain Detects Novelty to Predict the Future

A new study shows that the cerebral cortex acts as a "memory machine," constantly detecting novel stimuli to refine its predictions of the future. By imaging the auditory cortex of mice, researchers found that neurons track sensory inputs over time, forming "echoes" that help distinguish new information.

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·June 5, 2023·4 min read

Mastering Motion: How Our Brains Predict to Perfect the Catch

Researchers shed new light on our brain's ability to predict movement, aiding in seemingly simple tasks like grabbing a moving object. The study found an intricate coordination between vision and motor skills, suggesting that the brain can anticipate movement even with an 80-millisecond delay in response time.

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·August 4, 2022·3 min read

Your Brain Is a Prediction Machine That Is Always Active

The brain constantly acts as a prediction machine, continuously comparing sensory information with internal predictions.

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·September 27, 2021·4 min read

The Brain Is a Prediction Machine, and Music Reveals How It Works

Study provides empirical evidence to show the brain's predictive ability forms the basis for musical phrasing.

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·May 22, 2021·5 min read

Fly Brains Make Predictions, Possibly Using Universal Design Principles

Findings suggest prediction may be a general feature of animal nervous systems in supporting quick behavioral changes.

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·March 8, 2021·3 min read

Brain Activity Foreshadows Changes in Stock Prices

Increased activity in the nucleus accumbens forecasted an increase in stock price within the next day, whereas increased activity in the anterior insular was predictive of whether a stock price would flip or change direction.

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·November 24, 2020·7 min read

Brain Waves Guide Us in Spotlighting Surprises

A dynamic interplay of different brainwave frequencies, not dedicated networks, governs how the brain acts to a novel surprise and downplays predictable stimuli.