Study identifies neural circuits involved in making risky decisions

New research sheds light on what’s going on inside our heads as we decide whether to take a risk or play it safe. Scientists have located a region of the brain involved in decisions made under conditions of uncertainty, and identified some of the cells involved in the decision-making process. The work could lead to treatments for psychological and psychiatric disorders that involve misjudging risk, such as problem gambling and anxiety disorders.

https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/study-identifies-neural-circuits-involved-in-making-risky-decisions/

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