Researchers examining postmortem human brains have found that the prefrontal cortex, the region responsible for planning, ...
Scientists have long said we can’t multitask. A new study says we can - ‘This is unlocking a whole new set of questions,’ one ...
People between 18 and 25 can vote, enlist in the military, and sign binding contracts, yet the brain region responsible for ...
New research reveals a mental workaround that is activated through repetition and experience.
New research by Georgetown scientists shows how the brain rewires itself to automate learned tasks. The findings challenge a long-held understanding of how humans master complex skills, suggesting ...
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 ...
Anxiety feels real for a reason. Discover how an ancient fear system and a future-focused mind combine to create worry, panic ...
The old "monkey see, monkey do" adage may rest on some neuroscientific evidence, finds a new Yale study. To examine how the primate brain facilitates cooperative behavior among individuals during ...
Summary: Researchers achieved a major breakthrough by reversing structural brain abnormalities and behavioral deficits ...