First complete map of brain activity; Queen ant lays eggs of another species; The perils of scrolling while on the toilet
Episode 319 Scientists have created the first complete activity map of a mouse’s brain. Combining brain images from multiple mice, researchers recorded more than 650,000 neurons while these mice manipulated little Lego steering wheels in a driving game. This complex behaviour has allowed scientists to examine the…
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