A Paris Brain Institute study has identified the rostral prefrontal cortex as a key 'bridge' between the brain’s spontaneous and goal-oriented networks, crucial for creativity. Using patients with ...

Neuroscience research shows that Sudoku isn’t just a fun pastime—it actively engages brain regions tied to memory, focus, and problem-solving. Studies reveal it can stimulate the prefrontal cortex, ...

In a new JNeurosci paper, a Boston College research team led by John Christianson explored how a pathway between two areas of ...

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 ...

A minor under the legal age of 14 who commits a crime but is not subject to criminal punishment. Society calls them ‘juvenile ...

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is already FDA approved for major depressive disorder. Researchers think it could offer drug-free relief for moms.

Prefrontal cortex biopsies taken for research purposes during deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedures appeared to be safe, new research has suggested. Investigators found no significant differences in ...

A sub-region within the prefrontal cortex, which helps with higher-level functions such as goal-oriented behaviour and decision-making, could be responsible for why some people don't practice what ...