The human brain is a fascinating and complex organ that supports numerous sophisticated behaviors and abilities that are ...

Researchers find that altered Homer1 gene signaling quiets brain activity and improves attention in mice, raising new ...

Study demonstrated that the Homer1 gene improves focus by reducing “noise” in the prefrontal cortex, with implications for studying attention disorders.

Attention disorders such as ADHD arise when the brain struggles to separate important signals from irrelevant noise. At any ...

This schematic outlines their analytical framework. The approach involves creating a validated developmental atlas of the dorsal prefrontal cortex from structural connectivity, then using these ...

Humans are able to make relatively stable judgments and swiftly adjust their strategies, even when goals suddenly change or situations become ...

During adolescence, the teen brain goes through dramatic changes which scientists are just beginning to better understand. For parents, teachers, and anyone who cares for a teenager—it is often ...

A new study published in Nature Communications provides direct evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy can impact a child's brain development and contribute to the risk of mental health ...