John O'Keefe, May-Britt Moser, and Edvard Moser were awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize for
A) developing amplifiers to detect weak electrical signals.
B) developing neurochemical techniques to analyze chemical changes within cells.
C) discovering mirror neurons.
D) discovering a spatial positioning system in the brain.
E) treating depression with deep brain stimulation.

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John O'Keefe, May-Britt Moser, and Edvard Moser were awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize for discovering a spatial positioning system in the brain. Their work showed how the brain creates a mental map of our surroundings and how we navigate our environment. This discovery has important implications for understanding how we perceive and interact with the world around us.

John O'Keefe, May-Britt Moser, and Edvard Moser Were Awarded the 2014