Selective depletion of dopaminergic neurotransmission in the caudal sensorimotor striatum, a subdivision implicated in habitual control, is a major pathological feature in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Here, we evaluated the effects of PD on the formation of goal-directed and habitual control during learning, and for the first time investigated the conflict between these two strategies in […]

Can life in extreme environments foster our understanding of the limits and adaptability of cognition and brain plasticity? We review characteristics of spaceflight and spaceflight analogues, such as bed rest, dry immersion, parabolic flights, and isolated and controlled confinement, and discuss the potential of utilizing these research settings to advance cognitive neuroscience. Read Full Article […]