Much like camera settings—filters, flashes and focus—affect what we notice in a final photo, the way scientists measure ...

Obtaining prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in living patients does not increase the risk of adverse events or cognitive decline compared to standard DBS ...

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that patients with Parkinson's disease undergoing deep ...

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 ...

Is there merit to the familiar adage that goes, “once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget?” Unfortunately, this is not always the case, as people suffering from neurodegenerative diseases ...

Neuroscientists believe that rowing your own gears helps work out the brain's prefrontal cortex.

Shifting gears.

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 ...

A fascinating study from Japan suggests working a manual gearbox gives the aging brain a daily workout automatics simply ...