Parietal stimulation reverses age-related decline in exploration, learning, and decision-making
Eun Jung Hwang, Sayli Korde, Ying Han, Jaydeep Sambangi, Bowen Lian, Ama Owusu-Ofori, Megi Diasamidze, Lea M. Wong, Nadine Pickering, Sam Begin
This study shows that optogenetic stimulation of the posterior parietal cortex in older mice increases exploration and improves learning, suggesting a potential strategy to counteract age-related cognitive decline.
bioRxiv · Oct 21, 2023 · PreprintNeuroscience