The neuroscience of motivation: how does the brain sustain its drive?
BioTechniques
New research from Nagoya University identifies orexin neurons as crucial for sustaining motivation in rats by dynamically adjusting activity based on expected rewards and effort required. This mechanism translates expectations into sustained action, with activation enhancing motivation and inhibition reducing it, offering new insights for treating disorders like ADHD, depression, and addiction.
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