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Johns Hopkins Unveils Breakthrough Study on Fish Decision-Making

9/11/2025

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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University study the glass knifefish to explore decision-making, focusing on the "explore/exploit" dilemma.
Funded by the Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience, the project combines neuroscience, mathematics, and engineering.
For the first time, electrodes will capture real-time neural activity, linking brain signals to behavior.
The study aims to improve robotics by mimicking the fish's sensing strategies for navigation.
Undergraduate students will participate in data analysis, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Story summary

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University study the glass knifefish to explore decision-making, focusing on the "explore/exploit" dilemma.
Funded by the Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience, the project combines neuroscience, mathematics, and engineering.
For the first time, electrodes will capture real-time neural activity, linking brain signals to behavior.
The study aims to improve robotics by mimicking the fish's sensing strategies for navigation.
Undergraduate students will participate in data analysis, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.