A new neuroimaging study suggests that adolescents with borderline personality disorder exhibit distinct patterns of brain ...

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is a brain region that regulates cognitive functions, and a distinct feature of the region is protracted adolescent maturation, to acquire mature cognitive abilities in ...

New research indicates that daily consumption of sodas and sports drinks may hinder the cognitive abilities of adolescents. A ...

Bursts of brain rhythms with 'beta' frequencies control where and when neurons in the cortex process sensory information and plan responses. Studying these bursts would improve understanding of ...

Aging doesn’t have to mean losing your past. Scientists have found a way to "reprogram" specific memory-holding neurons, restoring youthful learning and recall in mice.

Imagine two kids in adjoining backyards that are separated by a fence. Both yards have a trampoline, so the kids jump up and down to talk to one another. It will only work if both kids are at the top ...

Vision shapes behavior and, a new study by MIT neuroscientists finds, behavior and internal states shape vision. The research, published Nov. 25 in Neuron, finds in mice that via specific circuits, ...