Now, using a novel system developed at Janelia, researchers led by the Dudman Lab found that a part of the basal ganglia called the striatum is not involved in action selection as previously thought.

When you are weighing two possible actions, your brain needs to decide what to do and how to do it.For example, if a book and ...

Using a novel system, researchers found that a part of the basal ganglia called the striatum is not involved in action selection as previously thought. Instead, the striatum and the motor cortex work ...

A new study reveals that working memory limitations stem from learning challenges rather than storage capacity.

The capacity of one’s working memory -- how many tasks can be performed simultaneously -- is considered to be limited.

A study in eLife reveals that 'chunking' information enhances working memory beyond its capacity. Using computer models, researchers found dopamine plays a crucial role in learning, offering insights ...

Working memory is what allows humans to juggle different pieces of information in short-term scenarios, like making a mental grocery list and then going shopping or remembering and then dialing a ...

Working memory is what allows humans to juggle different pieces of information in short-term scenarios, like making a mental grocery list and then going shopping or remembering and then dialing a ...