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·September 7, 2022·3 min read

Somatostatin Neurons Cooperate in the Cerebral Cortex

In the cerebral cortex, when somatostatin neurons become active, other nearby somatostatin neurons became active as well. The distance over which somatostatin neurons shared activity expanded in the posterior parietal cortex.

The brain diagram has the anterior cingulate cortex highlighted in yellow.

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·May 27, 2013·3 min read

‘Should I Stay or Should I Go?’ Scientists Link Brain Cell Types to Behavior

Researchers discover the activity of two specific neuron types, somatostatin and parvalbumin neurons, correlates with foraging decisions in mice.

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Somatostatin Neurons Cooperate in the Cerebral Cortex

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Somatostatin Neurons Cooperate in the Cerebral Cortex

‘Should I Stay or Should I Go?’ Scientists Link Brain Cell Types to Behavior

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How the Brain Ignores Distractions to Stay Focused

Brain’s Hidden Circuitry for Risk and Reward Uncovered

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