Researchers examining postmortem human brains have found that the prefrontal cortex, the region responsible for planning, ...
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 ...
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 new study reveals that extensive training rewires the brain, offloading automated skills to the temporal cortex to allow true multitasking.
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 ...
Scientists discovered a brain circuit that helps the mind switch strategies by reducing neural noise in the prefrontal cortex ...
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 ...