Scientists discover the brain cells that keep you motivated
Scientists at Nagoya University have identified that orexin neurons are critical for sustaining motivation during challenging tasks. By using genetically modified rats, the team demonstrated how these neurons regulate the drive to pursue rewards.
What allows people to keep working toward a goal when the challenge becomes more demanding? Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have identified a brain mechanism that may help explain how motivation is maintained. Their study found that orexin neurons play an important role in sustaining and regulating motivated behavior. The findings were published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America ( PNAS ).
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