Neurons Hardwired to Calculate Prediction Error Using Simple Math (1 of 3) (IMAGE)

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Neurons Hardwired to Calculate Prediction Error Using Simple Math (1 of 3)

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Using optogenetics in mice, N. Eshel explored how dopamine neurons compare predictions toreality.

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Jeremiah Cohen

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