This research identifies the ventral tegmental area (VTA) as the primary neural hub for making exploration decisions in mice, specifically focusing on how social companionship reduces perceived risk. Scientists discovered that dopaminergic neurons use two distinct firing patterns to balance curiosity and caution: tonic firing promotes the motivation to explore, while phasic firing signals high-ris...去小宇宙查看完整单集简介
前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动