Researchers identify a driving network for compulsivity in those with alcohol use disorders. The study reports heavy drinkers have more activity in the prefronal cortex, insular and striatum, areas of the brain critical for reward and decision making.
Researchers look at the critical role connector hubs play in filtering and routing information in neural networks.
Researchers report they can use brain activation patterns to identify complex thoughts. Their findings suggest the building blocks for complex human thoughts are not word based, but formed by the brain's sub systems. The study provides evidence that the neural dimensions of concept representation are universal across people and languages.
Both the default mode network and salience network in superagers had stronger connectivity than typical older adults and similar connectivity as younger adults. Superagers performed similarly to young adults and better than typical older adults in recognition and episodic memory tasks.
Genetically preventing apoptosis during brain growth allows 'zombie' cells to develop into functioning neurons.
Researchers use large scale neural recording and big data to reveal how observed social threat is recalled from memory.
A new imaging technique is allowing researchers to gain insights into structures of neural networks.
Scientists developed a method for decoding neural circuit diagrams. Using measurements of total neuronal activity, they can determine the probability that two neurons are connected with each other.
Researchers report synchrony of brain waves within three regions of the brain can 'break down' when visual working memory load becomes too extensive to handle.
Researchers have identified a neural network that connects the adrenal medulla to the cerebral cortex.
Researchers have identified a novel coupling mechanism that links neural networks in the human brain.
Researchers propose a new communication model to explain how brain networks can be navigated to achieve efficient information transfer.