Prize money took an interesting form : half went to a scientist , half to other 2 jointly . Their research could be useful in the study of Alzheimer 's disease . Oversimplified , one could say that the place cells mark point A and point B in the brain , and the grid cells help the brain get from point A to point B . Place cells and grid ##s in the brain know where it is and where it 's going . Research by the team also helps better understand how people perceive themselves .
Prize money took an interesting form : half went to a scientist , half to other 2 jointly . Their research could be useful in the study of Alzheimer 's disease . Place cells and grid ##s in the brain know where it is and where it 's going . Research by the team also helps better understand how people perceive themselves .