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How the brain decides when to stick at it, give up or try something new

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: To survive, animals must continually decide whether to persevere with their current goal, switch to a new one or disengage altogether. Three genetically defined types of neuronal cell in a small midbrain area called the median raphe nucleus are shown to control decisions about whether to persevere, explore or disengage. The median raphe nucleus of the brainstem acts as a switchboard for behavioural states.

Source: Nature

DOI: 10.1038/d41586-025-00631-0

Language: English

Topic: Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior

Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $12,690

OpenAlex ID: W4408245940

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