Hypothalamus key in switching survival behaviors – Neuroscience News

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Resume: The hypothalamus helps people switch between survival behaviors such as hunting and escape. Researchers used AI-enhanced fMRI scans to analyze brain activity in 21 participants playing a survival game. They found several hypothalamic activity patterns associated with behavioral change. This discovery highlights the crucial role of the hypothalamus in survival strategies. Key Facts: Role … Read more

Bird Brains: Jays Exhibit Episodic Memory – Neuroscience News

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Resume: A new study finds that Eurasian jays exhibit episodic memory, a type of memory previously thought to be unique to humans. The birds were able to remember incidental details of past events, such as the visual features of cups used in an experiment to hide food. This finding suggests that episodic memory may not … Read more