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In a new JNeurosci paper, a Boston College research team led by John Christianson explored how a pathway between two areas of the brain—the insular cortex and prefrontal cortex—supports social decisions in male rats. Why ...
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Ever heard of getting a "dopamine hit" from something you enjoy? These exciting moments also appear to influence memory, although perhaps not in the way you'd expect.
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