December 10, 2025

"Patchy" Neurons in the Striatum Control How Vigorously You Move Based on Context

"Patchy" Neurons in the Striatum Control How Vigorously You Move Based on Context

You don't walk toward coffee the same way you walk toward a staff meeting. There's a vigor difference, a spring in your step when the destination is desirable versus a reluctant shuffle when it's not. But how does your brain actually produce this difference? A study in eLife has identified a...