Researchers examining postmortem human brains have found that the prefrontal cortex, the region responsible for planning, ...
People between 18 and 25 can vote, enlist in the military, and sign binding contracts, yet the brain region responsible for ...
A circuit that runs from the prefrontal cortex near the front of the brain to a deeper brain structure called the insular ...
Obtaining prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in living patients does not increase the risk of adverse events or cognitive decline compared to standard DBS ...
Scientists have long said we can’t multitask. A new study says we can - ‘This is unlocking a whole new set of questions,’ one ...
Many horse owners think the existence of the prefrontal cortex is a major controversy in equine science. It’s not. It’s just an area that’s riddled with misinformation. Curiously, most people—horsey ...
New research reveals a mental workaround that is activated through repetition and experience.
A new study reveals that extensive training rewires the brain, offloading automated skills to the temporal cortex to allow ...
Obtaining prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in living patients does not increase the risk of adverse events or cognitive decline compared to standard DBS ...
For years, experts said multitasking was a myth. A new Georgetown study just proved that with the right training, your brain ...