Sleeping Rat (IMAGE)

University College London

Sleeping Rat

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An illustration of a sleeping rat. This was part of a paper published in the open access eLife journal suggesting that rats 'dream' paths to a brighter future. The research at UCL (University College London) found that when rats rest, their brains simulate journeys to a desired future such as a tasty treat.

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Deepmind Ltd.

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