Brain molecule that makes neurons less selective could deepen understanding of human cognition

Excitatory neurons from the brains of mice are depicted in green, and PV inhibitory neurons are pictured in magenta. Cells are depicted in the deep hippocampus, which helps navigate space,

Psilocybin may lead to increased optimism, rat study suggests

Treatment and reversal learning task design. Credit: Translational Psychiatry (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41398-024-03103-7 Monash University researchers have made a breakthrough in the study of psychedelics to treat disorders including major depression,

Neural signatures commonly observed when humans make choices can also reflect choice-independent processes

When making decisions, people do not just compare their options, but also appraise how they feel about their options. These two processes should be reflected in distinct neural activity, with