How the Brain Detects Novelty to Predict the Future

https://neurosciencenews.com/novelty-prediction-neuroscience-28409/

A new study shows that the cerebral cortex acts as a “memory machine,” constantly detecting novel stimuli to refine its predictions of the future. By imaging the auditory cortex of mice, researchers found that neurons track sensory inputs over time, forming “echoes” that help distinguish new information.

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