Researchers identified a protective subtype of microglia that expands as Alzheimer's disease progresses, playing a key role in clearing harmful material from the brain. The study provides insights into how the brain's immune cells change across the lifespan and throughout Alzheimer's disease, paving the way for therapies that strengthe...
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalNature Genetics·TypeObservational study·DateAug 11, 2026
A study in mice found that the prefrontal cortex can block flexible thinking, but silencing this region allows for faster learning of a new strategy. This discovery may provide insights into human neurodiversity and cognitive disorders.
SourceEmory University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2026
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Researchers found that patients with Parkinson's disease showing little to no Lewy bodies despite long-standing, clinically advanced disease. The study provides new insight into the relationship between clinical symptoms and neuropathological progression.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·Journalnpj Parkinson s Disease·TypeObservational study·DateJul 1, 2026
Researchers at UCLA Health have identified a brain region called the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) that regulates memory integration. The vmPFC acts as a quality control checkpoint, preventing memories from getting mixed up when they are significantly different or far apart in time.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalNature Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 28, 2026
A longitudinal study identified distinct brain-wave patterns emerging from age 9 that can forecast a child's vulnerability to anxiety or depression by age 13. The predictive markers reveal divergent neurodevelopmental trajectories linked to the right and left sides of the brain, respectively.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·TypeImaging analysis·DateMay 19, 2026
Researchers discovered that KD025 restored neural connections and improved memory and visual recognition in mice with schizophrenia-associated gene variants. The drug also reduced ROCK2 overactivity without causing serious side effects common to current medications.
SourceNagoya University·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 11, 2026
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Researchers identified a key brain pathway in rats that helps them decide whether to approach stressed pups or avoid stressed adult peers. The insular cortex and prefrontal cortex work together to process social information, with the pathway playing a crucial role in making these decisions.
SourceSociety for Neuroscience·JournalJNeurosci·DateMay 4, 2026
Researchers found that the rostral prefrontal cortex acts as a bridge between the default mode network and executive control network, enabling a gradual functional transition. The study suggests that creativity relies on a measurable balance between these networks.
SourceInstitut du Cerveau (Paris Brain Institute)·JournalBrain·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 29, 2026
Researchers at the University of Houston found that distraction disrupts memory consolidation primarily due to demands on central executive processing. To improve short-term memory, focus attention on a task for a few seconds before switching, and avoid multitasking.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalAttention Perception & Psychophysics·DateApr 20, 2026
Researchers identify the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) as the brain region associated with moral inconsistency. Studies show that individuals with less vmPFC activity are more likely to be morally inconsistent, indicating a failure to integrate moral knowledge into daily behavior.
SourceCell Press·JournalCell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 19, 2026
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Researchers found differences in how brain regions work together during certain cognitive tasks in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The findings may lead to new treatment targets for OCD, especially when involving transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
SourceBrown University·JournalImaging Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 20, 2026
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet created the first activity-based maps of the prefrontal cortex, revealing a hierarchy of information flow rather than tissue structure. This challenges traditional definitions of brain regions and has major implications for understanding brain organisation overall.
SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalNature Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 20, 2026
Scientists discovered that the brain sorts emotionally significant stimuli into three independent channels: salience, valence, and value. This allows the brain to evaluate information efficiently and guide decisions.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen·JournalNature·DateJan 13, 2026
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Researchers at UVA Health System discover how traumatic brain injury increases Alzheimer's risk and find a potential prevention strategy using a hollowed-out virus to deliver repair supplies. The approach could help limit neurodegeneration and potentially prevent other neurological diseases.
Researchers identify abnormal sugar modifications linked to depressive behaviors, offering potential diagnostic and therapeutic targets. Chronic stress disrupts sugar chains in the prefrontal cortex, triggering depression.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 3, 2025
Researchers analyzed neuroimaging data from over 650 individuals aged 8 to 21, discovering a key organizational shift in the dorsal prefrontal cortex. The study found that this refinement of brain architecture is driven by specific changes in the medial part of the prefrontal cortex.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·DateAug 27, 2025
A new study found that tolcapone increases activity in the prefrontal cortex during self-control tasks, associated with better behavioral control and reduced alcohol consumption. The findings suggest that medications increasing prefrontal dopamine could be a promising lead for treating alcohol use disorder.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging·TypeImaging analysis·DateAug 13, 2025
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The study reveals highly refined axon targeting and arborization in primates, with distinct PFC neuron subtypes projecting to different brain regions. This finding suggests a modular network of intra-PFC connections providing a structural basis for working memory.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalCell·DateJul 20, 2025
A new study published in PLOS Biology found that non-invasive brain stimulation can improve maths learning outcomes for individuals with weaker brain connectivity between the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and the posterior parietal cortex. The treatment also showed positive effects on GABA levels, a brain chemical involved in learning.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalPLOS Biology·DateJul 1, 2025
Older adults show increased locus coeruleus activity when processing hard-to-read facial expressions, which strengthens a neural pathway supporting mental well-being and resilience. This adaptive mechanism could help older individuals cope with cognitive decline or younger people with anxiety or depression.
SourceSociety for Neuroscience·JournalJNeurosci·DateJun 30, 2025
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Research finds that mild physical activity affects brainstem dopaminergic and noradrenergic neurons, leading to improved executive function. Blink frequency increases in individuals showing cognitive benefits from exercise.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalJournal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY·DateJun 27, 2025
A USC study found that high levels of iron in the brain contribute to cell damage and oxidative stress, accelerating Alzheimer’s symptoms in individuals with Down syndrome. This connection could lead to targeted treatments and improved outcomes for those at risk.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalAlzheimer s & Dementia·TypeObservational study·DateJun 19, 2025
Researchers have identified the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) as the basis of emotional inference in animals and humans. In a study published in Nature, Xiaowei Gu and Joshua Johansen found that rats can learn inferred emotions by associating a neutral stimulus with an unpleasant experience.
A new study found that damage to the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) makes people more likely to be influenced by other people's impulsive decisions. The researchers also discovered that this type of brain damage is linked to increased impulsivity, even before being influenced by someone else.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateApr 29, 2025
A randomized clinical trial of transcranial pulsed current stimulation found significant improvements in social functioning and sleep in children with autism spectrum disorder. The treatment, which targeted the prefrontal-cerebellar region, was well-tolerated and showed promise as a viable alternative to pharmaceutical interventions.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateApr 21, 2025
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A study found that brain activity can predict a person's political affiliation with 80% accuracy when making food purchases. Researchers used fMRI to measure brain activity in Republicans and Democrats, finding distinct neural patterns for each group.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalPolitics and the Life Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 8, 2025
Researchers have identified specific brain structures that regulate political passion, finding damage to the prefrontal cortex increases intensity and amygdala decrease it. The study suggests emotion plays a role in shaping expressed political beliefs rather than determining ideology.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalBrain·DateApr 2, 2025
A new study sheds light on how age-related changes affect financial skills, finding that verbal representations and language processing play a crucial role. Individuals with better language skills and higher household income are more likely to excel in financial tasks.
SourceBinghamton University·JournalArchives of Gerontology and Geriatrics·DateDec 16, 2024
A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience examines how different parts of the prefrontal cortex guide decisions to persist or quit. Participants with damage to specific regions waited less overall, particularly when persistence was optimal, highlighting the brain's role in evaluating subjective value and adapting to real-time fe...
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalJNeurosci·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 10, 2024
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that targeting the prefrontal cortex with cognitive remediation and transcranial direct current stimulation can effectively slow cognitive decline in older adults at risk of cognitive decline. The treatment was particularly beneficial for those with remitted major depressive disorder and mild ...
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Researchers found that fear memories start as broad associative memories, but become more specific over time. Individuals with high anxiety may struggle with integrating episodic memories, leading to persistent fear linked to cues.
SourceATR Brain Information Communication Research Laboratory Group·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 21, 2024
Researchers have developed a novel platform for testing radiation therapy effects on brain cells, providing insights into how the brain reacts to cancer treatment. The study aims to improve treatment strategies by understanding the impact of radiation on neural circuits, ultimately leading to personalized care for patients.
SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 18, 2024
Research on macaque monkeys reveals that neurons in the frontal cortex respond differently to real and filmed partners during turn-taking exercises. This finding suggests that these neurons may be involved in spatial perspective-taking, a cognitive operation that enables individuals to mentally rotate themselves into others' positions.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 24, 2024
Researchers found a significant reduction in serine racemase protein levels in the medial prefrontal cortex and hippocampal subfields of aged rats compared to young rats, suggesting a role in age-associated decline of NMDA receptor function. No sex differences were observed in serine racemase expression.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 5, 2024
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Researchers at IIT have identified a brain network that enables the recognition of others' emotions, which could lead to more effective treatments for neurodevelopmental conditions. The discovery provides insight into how the brain processes social functions and may help develop targeted therapies.
SourceIstituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT·JournalNature Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 20, 2024
This Neuron special issue highlights recent findings on consciousness research, including neural theories, sleep, anesthesia, coma recovery, and prefrontal cortex roles. It showcases how these areas contribute to our understanding of the complex topic.
SourceCell Press·JournalNeuron·TypeLiterature review·DateMay 15, 2024
Beta bursts regulate neuron activity to implement cognitive control, enabling flexible but controlled patterns of neural activity for intentional thought. Studying these bursts could aid in diagnosing and treating cognitive disorders, including ADHD, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease.
SourcePicower Institute at MIT·JournalTrends in Cognitive Sciences·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 23, 2024
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Researchers used fMRI and predictive modeling to decode emotional dimensions of spontaneous thoughts, revealing the involvement of default mode, ventral attention, and frontoparietal networks. The study's findings hold promise for daydream decoding and potential applications in mental health.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 11, 2024
The study found that the cerebellum uses information about errors to refine movement and contributes to cognitive functions. The posterior lateral region of the cerebellum is interconnected with the prefrontal cortex and helps shape cognition.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 4, 2024
A study published in Nature tracked neural activity of freely moving macaques using wireless eye tracking and neural monitoring. The research found that the visual cortex plays an active role in social behavior by providing signals to the prefrontal cortex, enabling the decision to cooperate.
SourceRice University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 14, 2024
A NTU Singapore study found that ageing alters brain cells' communication, leading to weakening connections and poorer memory in middle-aged mice. The research suggests strengthening these connections through memory training may delay age-related working memory decline.
SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 21, 2024
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Researchers found that brain waves are slower in deep cortical layers and faster in superficial layers, with gamma waves dominating the topmost layers. These oscillations may play a fundamental role in brain function and contribute to disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Neuroscience·DateJan 18, 2024
New research found that rapid-acting antidepressants modulate affective biases associated with learning and memory. The study proposes a neuropsychological mechanism explaining both immediate and sustained effects of these drugs.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalScience Translational Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 10, 2024
Researchers investigated the neural mechanisms of verbal working memory processing in healthy aging adults using magnetoencephalography. Age-related increases in theta activity were detected during encoding, and alpha and beta oscillations were stronger in older participants during maintenance and retrieval phases.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeObservational study·DateJan 2, 2024
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Researchers found that combined use of alcohol and THC affects the prefrontal cortex, impairing synaptic plasticity in rats. The effects were more pronounced in females and were likely due to changes in gamma-aminobutyric acid signaling.
SourceCarl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign·JournalNeuropharmacology·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 30, 2023
A new study suggests that hormonal birth control used by adolescents may influence the development of their brain, leading to altered risk assessment. The researchers found increased myelination and decreased immune cells in the brains of treated rats, while also exhibiting signs of impulsivity in behavior tests.
Researchers at Imperial College London found that specific brain cells in the prefrontal cortex trigger mice to prepare for bed when tired, a behavior likely shared with humans. This hard-wired survival feature suggests that humans should prioritize sleep hygiene to maintain good health.
SourceImperial College London·JournalNature Neuroscience·DateSep 21, 2023
A study published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging found that greater activation in the right inferior frontal gyrus predicts better recovery from early PTSD symptoms. This breakthrough suggests a potential role for cortical/cognitive regions in regulating fear and PTSD development.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 21, 2023
A Penn State-led research team discovered that somatostatin signaling acts to dampen communication among cell types in the prefrontal cortex, promoting exploratory and risk-taking-like behavior. The findings suggest that somatostatin fine-tunes circuits to promote certain behaviors, including decision making.
SourcePenn State·JournalCell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 17, 2023
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A study found that teenage smokers have less grey matter in their left frontal lobe, associated with decision-making and rule-breaking. This loss of grey matter may lead to increased impulsivity and a desire for smoking, as well as weaken control over nicotine use.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Communications·TypeImaging analysis·DateAug 15, 2023
A recent study published in Nature Communications identified an important brain circuit for socially subjective reward valuation, finding that temporarily disconnecting the medial prefrontal cortex from the lateral hypothalamus reduces susceptibility to others' rewards but not individual expectations. This research has significant impl...
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 4, 2023
Scientists have identified a region of the brain where sustained visual images are retained during perception. This finding may help doctors determine whether coma patients are still aware of their surroundings and could lead to treatments for disorders of consciousness.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalCell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 18, 2023
A team of scientists identified the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex as a key region in predicting rumination, which is linked to depression. The study's findings suggest that dynamic connectivity between brain regions can be used to decode rumination patterns.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 29, 2023
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Scientists found that drinking coffee increases connectivity in higher visual networks and executive control regions of the brain, leading to improved alertness and cognitive performance. In contrast, taking only caffeine did not replicate these effects, suggesting that the experience of drinking coffee plays a crucial role.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 28, 2023
Researchers have discovered that inhibitory neurons can transmit information over long distances in the prefrontal cortex, allowing for adaptive changes in behavior. This synchronization of gamma oscillations is associated with the realization of new rules and enables cognitive flexibility.
SourceInstitut du Cerveau (Paris Brain Institute)·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 28, 2023
Higher testosterone levels during adolescence enhance emotion control, but decrease in young adulthood; the study suggests a shift in testosterone's role across developmental periods. The findings may be related to mood disorders that arise during adolescence.
The study used transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) to stimulate the prefrontal cortex, a region involved in cognitive function. The results showed that tPBM modulated hemodynamic and metabolic activities in a wavelength- and site-specific manner.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalNeurophotonics·DateJun 6, 2023
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A study by University of California, Riverside found that older adults are less likely to ignore distractors in their surroundings while engaging in a cognitive task and an effortful physical task. This decline is greater when simultaneously performing a physical task, such as driving or carrying grocery bags.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPsychology and Aging·TypeObservational study·DateMay 10, 2023
Researchers used non-invasive electrical stimulation to modulate signals in the left prefrontal cortex, affecting facial expression predictions. The study showed that stimulation at a frequency of 20 Hz increased brain activity on the same frequency band, modifying behavior.
SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalCerebral Cortex·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 9, 2023
Researchers found that enhancing NMDAR function via increased serine racemase expression improved attention and cognitive flexibility in middle-aged rats. Upregulating serine racemase in the medial prefrontal cortex also increased glutamatergic synaptic transmission, including NMDAR activity.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 19, 2023