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Orexin neurons may uncover the brain's secret to staying motivated

What enables us to sustain effort toward goals, even when the task becomes increasingly difficult? A recent study by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan revealed the underlying brain mechanism, showing that orexin neurons play a crucial role in driving and regulating motivated behavior. The findings were published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Orexin neurons may uncover the brain's secret to staying motivated

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