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Brain waves: Basal forebrain neurons fine-tune consciousness by synchronizing rhythms in the cortex

March 3, 2015 by

Researchers have identified a group of neurons in the basal forebrain that help synchronize activity in the cortex, triggering brain waves that are characteristic of consciousness, perception and attention.

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