23 : Peter Sterling, Part 1
Circle of Willis
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Neuroscience Insights from the Nematode's Brain
The nematode has a brain with 302 cells, which is a significant investment for its total cell count. Its brain contains a circuit that drives it to constantly move and search for resources. When it finds something unexpectedly, its brain releases a pulse of dopamine to signal it to pause and exploit the resource.
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