Neuroscientists Decipher Procrastination: A Brain Mechanism Explains Why People Leave Certain Tasks for Later - WIRED
Google News • 1/14/2026 – 1/16/2026
Summary
Neuroscientists have identified a brain mechanism that explains why people procrastinate, revealing a "motivational brake" circuit that inhibits motivation. This discovery may have implications for treatments of schizophrenia and depression. Research involving macaque monkeys could further unlock the secrets of motivation and inspire new mental health treatments.
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