Scientists Use Card Game to Probe Role of Memory–and Uncertainty–in Decision-Making
When making decisions, we rely on different kinds of memory. How does the brain decide which to use? New research suggests it depends on uncertainty.
When making decisions, we rely on different kinds of memory. How does the brain decide which to use? New research suggests it depends on uncertainty.
Showcase of research from experts on vision, memory and touch highlights progress and what’s to come
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How did a neurodiverse family shape a scientist's interest in the brain? Meet Andrès Villegas, graduate student in the Siegelbaum lab
A study in mice that sheds light on how the brain remembers key details could one day help treat disorders impacting memory
New techniques for monitoring small groups of brain cells in mice challenge a tenet of how neurons work together to form memories
A new study in mice reveals how periods of rest help memory cells remember entire environments
Mice navigating virtual environments reveal brain activity that adjusts mental maps.
Study that asked people to pick paintings reveals bias in how memories of past decisions influence future decisions