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Brain cells fine-tuned to disappointment may inspire new therapies for depression and addiction
University of Oregon neuroscientists have identified a group of brain cells that essentially act as a "disappointment meter," announcing when reality is falling short of expectations.
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Researchers at the University of Oregon have discovered a specific group of brain cells that respond to unmet expectations. These cells appear to serve as a kind of "disappointment meter," signaling when reality fails to meet our expectations.
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