SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 3, 2025Interesting Engineering

In a first, scientists map complete brain activity during decision-making

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Scientists have created the first complete map of brain activity during decision-making by monitoring 75,000 neurons in mice using tiny steering wheels. The International Brain Laboratory, a consortium of 22 labs, tracked over 600,000 neurons across 279 brain regions, revealing that decision-making involves widespread brain activity—including areas traditionally associated with movement rather than thinking. This groundbreaking collaboration establishes a valuable resource for future neuroscience research.

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