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Harvard Study Reveals Neurons Driving Decision-Making in Mice

2/23/2025

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Harvard Medical School researchers have unveiled two unique groups of neurons in mice that shape decision-making by weighing risk and reward. One group zeroes in on favorable outcomes, while the other contemplates less desirable results. This groundbreaking study sheds light on the brain's intricate decision-making processes, offering hope for better understanding of depression and addiction.

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Harvard Medical School researchers have unveiled two unique groups of neurons in mice that shape decision-making by weighing risk and reward. One group zeroes in on favorable outcomes, while the other contemplates less desirable results. This groundbreaking study sheds light on the brain's intricate decision-making processes, offering hope for better understanding of depression and addiction.