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New Study Reveals Inhibitory Neurons' Role in Memory
9/30/2025
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- Researchers at the Allen Institute show inhibitory neurons in the mouse visual cortex are selective, not generalist.
- They interact with excitatory cells and contribute to memory and consciousness.
- Neuromodulatory neurons, though rarer, shape brain dynamics over longer times by releasing dopamine and serotonin.
- New studies show inhibitory neurons actively support memory and help mice locate food by modulating firing rates.
