Brain research sheds light on changing behaviors

    New research offers insights into how brain connections change when learning new motor tasks.

    Scientists at the University of California found clusters of new connections between emerging brain cells as mice were learning new tasks, and performing them repeatedly.

    Psychologist Dan Gottlieb says this kind of research can also shed light on changing behavior patterns. He spoke with WHYY Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott:

    • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

    WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.

    Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

    Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal