Nature Neuroscience: Mice Curiosity Linked to Orbitofrontal Cortex Cells
KanakaRajanPhD · x · 2026-07-31
A new study published in Nature Neuroscience by neuroscientist Jennifer Bussell reveals that mice, much like humans, actively seek out information that offers no external reward.
The research links this intrinsic desire for knowledge to specific cells in the brain's orbitofrontal cortex. This provides compelling empirical evidence for the biological origins of curiosity.
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