By using structural imaging techniques to convert brain scans into "wiring diagrams" of connections between brain regions, the researchers used the structure of these neural networks to reveal the ...

Neurodegenerative disorders are increasingly understood as disorders of large-scale brain network disconnection rather than isolated regional damage.

Research shows that averaging brain scans hides how individuals use their brains, offering new insights into personalized ...

A new study published in Human Brain Mapping sheds light on the brain mechanisms that influence how adolescents weigh immediate versus delayed rewards. The research focused on dynamic brain ...

Studying cognition by averaging data from many people's brain scans hides how individuals use their brains, new Stanford Medicine research has shown. In particular, children who struggle with ...

Imagine two kids in adjoining backyards that are separated by a fence. Both yards have a trampoline, so the kids jump up and down to talk to one another. It will only work if both kids are at the top ...

Training exercises designed to improve cognitive control in children do not make a significant difference to their ability to delay gratification or to their academic achievement, nor do they lead to ...

This is one way that cognitive control can be used to improve our well-being even when we can’t think of anything concrete to look forward to. Rather than thinking negative thoughts about how we could ...