EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 5 MIN
Find out how the brain learns what's important, and what's not!
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A new study from the University of Otago has shed fresh light on how the brain learns what's important The research puts a modern twist on the famous Pavlov's dog experiments, revealing how something as simple as a flash of light can become meaningful to the brain and help drive learning The findings could also have important implications for conditions like Parkinson's disease Lead author Professor John Reynolds from the Department of Anatomy is with Emile.
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A new study from the University of Otago has shed fresh light on how the brain learns what's important The research puts a modern twist on the famous Pavlov's dog experiments, revealing how something as simple as a flash of light can become meaningful to the brain and help drive learning The findings could also have important implications for conditions like Parkinson's disease Lead author Professor John Reynolds from the Department of Anatomy is with Emile.
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Find out how the brain learns what's important, and what's not!
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