Interindividual Variability in Memory Performance Is Related to Corticothalamic Networks during Memory Encoding and Retrieval

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Passiatore, R., Lupo, A., Sambuco, N., Antonucci, L. A., Stolfa, G., Bertolino, A., Popolizio, T., Suchan, B., & Pergola, G. (2025). Interindividual Variability in Memory Performance Is Related to Corticothalamic Networks during Memory Encoding and Retrieval. The Journal of Neuroscience, 45(19), e0975242025. https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0975-24.2025

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A neural signature of touch aversion and interpersonal problems in Borderline Personality Disorder

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Predictive processing’s flirt with transcendental idealism

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Schlicht, T. (2025). Predictive processing’s flirt with transcendental idealism. Noûs, nous.12552. https://doi.org/10.1111/nous.12552

Extinction context is learned by pigeons, not given by the environment

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The multidimensional profile methodology (MPM) for comparative cognition: towards a universal strategy of understanding animal minds

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Dung, L., & Newen, A. (2025). The multidimensional profile methodology (MPM) for comparative cognition: towards a universal strategy of understanding animal minds. Philosophical Studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-025-02363-3