Scientists have identified a "dial" in the human brain that ramps up when we explore a new area — and the finding could help us understand why getting lost is often an early symptom of dementia, such… [+5100 chars]
Brain scans reveal 'dial' that helps keep us from getting lost - Live Science
A brain-scan study reveals key components of the brain's navigation system, which may help us better understand early symptoms of dementia.
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