Discomfort Circuit Discovered in Brain’s Depths

Scientists have uncovered a brain circuit in the subthalamic nucleus that causes discomfort when activated, shedding new light on the neural roots of aversion. This finding has significant implications, as it demonstrates the subthalamus's potential role in depression and the side effects of deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for Parkinson's.

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