The prefrontal cortex occupies the anterior portion of the frontal lobes and underpins a spectrum of cognitive processes including planning, decision-making, working memory and inhibitory control, ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new study finds that psychological resilience is linked to a decision-making bias that places less value on minor losses, ...

Scientists discovered a brain circuit that helps the mind switch strategies by reducing neural noise in the prefrontal cortex ...

The research analyzed brain scans from patients with major depressive disorder who were not taking antidepressants, isolating ...