The results were published in a paper in PNAS on July 24th. "Understanding how social contexts impact the response properties of neurons provides a good insight into how our cognition and behavior are ...

The ability to distinguish between different individuals is crucial for social interactions. Previous research has shown the pivotal role of the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) in social processes, as ...

Key points Little is known about the brain and developmental factors shaping stereotypes' impact on social interactions. A new study links stereotype effects to individual variation in a crucial ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Superior motor learning ability in athletes is not an innate talent but a skill that can be developed throughout life. Over the past decade, motor control scientists have observed ...

A new study links childhood trauma type and timing to altered fear brain circuits and IL-8/IL-17 inflammation.

A new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology sheds light on how heroin exposure alters brain function related to social interaction and drug craving. Researchers found that a specific group of ...

Researchers have discovered that the dorsal premotor cortex serves a 'meta-learning' function, overseeing and regulating physical movements. Once believed to be limited to movement planning, this ...