Scientists identify brainstem neurons regulating selective spatial attention in vertebrates
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · Science Daily
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University identified a network of inhibitory neurons in the brainstem that regulates selective spatial attention.
The study, conducted in mice, suggests this evolutionarily ancient system is shared across vertebrates, including humans.
Inactivating these neurons leads to increased distractibility, providing potential targets for ADHD and autism research.
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Scientists identify brainstem neurons regulating selective spatial attention in vertebrates
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02 — Who / Subject
Johns Hopkins University researchers (Shreesh Mysore, Ninad Kothari)
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03 — Where / Locus
Johns Hopkins University, USA
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04 — When / Temporality
June 2026
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