Researchers have developed a model explaining how place cells in the hippocampus anchor both spatial and episodic memories.

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Researchers discovered that electrical synapses filter sensory signals in animals, enabling context-specific ...

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New research reveals how electrical synapses filter sensory input, helping animals choose actions based on context.

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