Take a risk or play it safe? Neuronal tug-of-war helps the brain decide

Nature, Published online: 17 September 2026; doi:10. 1038/d41586-026-02911-9 Using a video game involving bombs and treasure chests, researchers show how neural activity flickers between two regions of the frontal cortex when the brain weighs up a tricky decision.

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