Shortcutting from self-motion signals reveals a cognitive map in mice

Animals navigate by learning the spatial layout of their environment. We investigated spatial learning of mice in an open maze where food was hidden in one of a hundred holes. Mice leaving from a stable entrance learned to efficiently navigate to the food without the need for landmarks. We developed...

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Main Authors: Jiayun Xu, Mauricio Girardi-Schappo, Jean-Claude Beique, André Longtin, Leonard Maler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2024-11-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/95764
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