Johns Hopkins researchers discover ancient brain neurons that control attention by suppressing distractions
By
Jill Rosen
Summary
Johns Hopkins University researchers have discovered neurons in an ancient part of the brain (present across all vertebrates, including humans) that control attention by suppressing distractions and directing focus. The study in mice reveals that when these neurons are disrupted, even faint distractors draw attention away — mirroring a hallmark symptom of ADHD. This finding could pave the way for more targeted treatments for attention disorders.
Source
Key quotes
· 1 pulledA hallmark of ADHD is that even faint distractors draw attention away—and that's exactly what we see here when these neuro
You might also wanna read

Scientists discover ancient brain cells that help block distractions

Basal forebrain PV neurons, not cholinergic neurons, drive sustained attention in mice
This article presents a scientific study on the neural circuits underlying sustained attention in mice. It identifies parvalbumin-expressing
Study reveals histamine neurons regulate moment-to-moment memory accessibility in mice
Researchers at Nagoya City University, led by Professor Hiroshi Nomura, have identified that slow spontaneous fluctuations in brain histamin

Large longitudinal study examines delayed cortical thinning as biomarker for attention problems, highlighting sex differences in youth
This study examines whether delayed age-related cortical thinning is a reliable biomarker for attention problems and ADHD in youth. Using a
Research on Hallucination-Associated Neurons in Large Language Models: Identification, Impact, and Origins
This research paper investigates hallucination-associated neurons (H-Neurons) in large language models, examining their identification, beha


Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.