The prefrontal cortex in the marmoset has two distinct types of connections to other cortical areas A comprehensive map of the marmoset brain by RIKEN neuroscientists has revealed that two types of ...

Researchers have discovered that the dorsal premotor cortex serves a 'meta-learning' function, overseeing and regulating physical movements. Once believed to be limited to movement planning, this ...

MIT study finds neurons that hum together encode new information. The human mind can rapidly absorb and analyze new information as it flits from thought to thought. These quickly changing brain states ...

An international team of scientists led by the University of Surrey has discovered that a form of safe, painless, and non-invasive brain stimulation could help people who are at risk of falling behind ...

Recent neuroscience studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) have enhanced our understanding of how sleep is related to learning and memory. A study just reported in the journal ...

Discover why limiting multitasking helps kids stay focused, emotionally balanced, and deeply connected to family life. Learn ...

Recent research, published in Biological Psychiatry, provides the first proof that evidence-based parenting programs are ...