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

Researchers identify the rostral prefrontal cortex as the essential bridge between spontaneous and executive brain networks ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

The prefrontal cortex isn’t just brain real estate — it’s the control hub for decisions, emotions, and creativity. From resisting impulses to solving problems, this region quietly shapes who we are.

A neuroscience Ph.D. student posted videos online to raise awareness about the brain region’s development. Netizens started ...