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Neuronal pathways originating from the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) of the brain participate in different adaptive behaviors, but which pathways are used for distinct adaptive strategies remains unclear.
Researchers from Japan conducted behavioral experiments on monkeys whose OFC pathways could be selectively silenced chemically.
They found that the OFC pathway connecting to the caudate nucleus is necessary for experience-based adaptation.
The OFC seems necessary for correctly assessing options with which an individual has no direct experience.
Study could inspire more adaptable systems that switch between different problem-solving methods depending on the situation.
Brain is undoubtedly one of the biggest puzzles in the known universe, studies like this are a stepping stone towards a clearer picture of how it works under the hood, both in our heads and that of our fellow animals.
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