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Decoding self-initiative: How the brain governs goal-directed actions - EurekAlert

An international team of researchers recently delved into the mysteries of self-initiated movements in mice, uncovering dopamine's role in timing actions. The researchers found that, contrary to responses to cues, self-timed actions engage specific brain pathways. Specifically, mesocortical dopamine axon terminals encode the timing of self-initiated actions, shedding light on a crucial aspect of the intricate neural mechanisms governing goal-directed behavior.

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