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 ...
Scientists have long said we can’t multitask. A new study says we can - ‘This is unlocking a whole new set of questions,’ one ...
A circuit that runs from the prefrontal cortex near the front of the brain to a deeper brain structure called the insular ...
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 ...