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·June 6, 2018·5 min read

How the Brain Performs Flexible Computations

A new neural model reveals how the brain is able to adapt and process new information, researchers report.

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·July 21, 2026·7 min read

Reduced Brain Network Flexibility Across Psychiatric Conditions

A new study reveals that individuals with psychiatric conditions exhibit reduced flexibility in their brain network dynamics.

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·October 5, 2025·8 min read

Misophonia Might Be a Brain Regulation Disorder

A new study shows that misophonia, strong negative reactions to certain sounds, is closely linked to cognitive and emotional inflexibility. Participants with high misophonia severity struggled to shift between emotional tasks and reported rigid thinking in daily life.

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·August 21, 2013·2 min read

Playing Video Games Can Boost Brain Power

Fast-paced, real time strategy video games can help train the brain to become more agile and improve strategic thinking, a new study finds.

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·December 20, 2017·5 min read

Can’t Switch Focus? Your Brain May Not Be Wired For It

A new study reveals why some people find it more difficult than others to meet switching demands and change focus as efficiently.

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·April 25, 2025·6 min read

Flexibility Beats Instinct: How Adaptable Learning Drives Success

Humans have an exceptional ability to learn socially, but most studies have focused on overly simplified tasks. In a new study using Minecraft, researchers found that the most successful participants dynamically balanced individual exploration and social learning. Adaptability, rather than relying solely on one strategy, predicted better performance across various environments.

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·June 21, 2024·4 min read

Cognitive Flexibility Linked to Entrepreneurial Success

Habitual entrepreneurs exhibit greater cognitive flexibility and increased gray matter volume in the left insula, compared to managers. This brain region is associated with divergent thinking, crucial for entrepreneurial success. The research suggests that understanding the neural basis of cognitive flexibility can improve entrepreneurial training and education. These findings highlight the importance of integrating neuroscience with entrepreneurship to foster innovation and adaptability.

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·September 4, 2015·3 min read

Switching Thinking About Cognitive Flexibility

A new study proposes a model that underlies the neural mechanisms of cognitive flexibility.

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·April 29, 2023·5 min read

Cognitive Flexibility: How the Brain Learns New Rules to Navigate the Changing World

In everyday life, our brains adapt to new situations using the prefrontal cortex. A team of neuroscientists discovered a special class of neurons in the prefrontal cortex that enable flexible behavior, and when malfunctioning, may contribute to conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These long-range inhibitory connections synchronize gamma oscillations across the left and right prefrontal cortex, allowing the brain to change its behavior at the right moment. This research could lead to new treatments for psychiatric conditions by targeting these long-range inhibitory connections.