A midbrain mechanism for computing escape decisions in the mouse
Summary:
This paper discusses the mechanisms behind the decision-making process in mice when faced with predatory threats, focusing on the role of neurons in the medial superior colliculus and the dorsal periaqueductal gray.
Categories
- Cognitive function and memory: The paper explores the decision-making process in mice when faced with predatory threats, focusing on the role of neurons in the medial superior colliculus and the dorsal periaqueductal gray.
- Education and learning: The paper provides insights into the learning and decision-making processes of mice when faced with threats, which could have implications for understanding similar processes in humans.
Author(s)
DA Evans
Publication Year:
2018
Number of Citations:
0
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