"A couple of years ago when we started to perform head-fixed chronic recordings in developing mice for another project, we recognized that activity within layer 2/3 of the medial prefrontal cortex ...

Researchers tracked changes in focus over time, examining cognitive performance, enjoyment, and even pupil size — a ...

Imagine two kids in adjoining backyards that are separated by a fence. Both yards have a trampoline, so the kids jump up and down to talk to one another. It will only work if both kids are at the top ...

Stress in the teen years may have long-term effects on brain function, increasing the risk of mental health disorders later ...

Fourteen gamers played three hours of virtual soccer while drinking either plain or sparkling water. The sparkling water ...

Drug addiction carries an extremely high risk of relapse, as cravings can be reignited by minor stimuli even long after one has stopped using. Previously, this phenomenon was attributed to a decline ...

Bursts of brain rhythms with 'beta' frequencies control where and when neurons in the cortex process sensory information and plan responses. Studying these bursts would improve understanding of ...