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We tend to think of memory as exclusively the brain’s domain, but new research suggests that this view may be far too narrow.

Scientists have discovered a group of brain cells in the orbitofrontal cortex that become more active when outcomes are uncertain, revealing how the brain adapts and learns from unpredictable ...

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The orbitofrontal cortex is located in the brain directly above the eyes in humans and rats, and is involved in flexible reward learning, which happens when we don’t know which of our choices will ...

Ordinary human cells, not just neurons, respond more strongly to memory signals when they arrive in spaced bursts rather than ...

A global bird study shows why bright colors can sometimes protect prey better than camouflage, revealing simple rules of ...

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Newly identified brain cells evolved along the theme, "Life is uncertain; Eat dessert first." The neurons, located in the front part of the brain, are most active when the outcome of a decision is ...