Unraveling the Mysteries of Time Perception: Insights from Brain Studies and Rat Experiments

Scientists have identified a specific region in the brain, called the striatum, that is involved in the perception of time in rodents. By manipulating the neural activity in this brain region through changes in temperature, researchers found that the rats' perception of time changed. A warmer, faster striatum made time appear to pass more slowly, while a cooler, slower striatum made time appear to pass more quickly. This study sheds light on the inner brain mechanisms involved in the perception of time and raises questions about the role of other brain areas in timing behavior.