Scientists found evidence of two interleaved systems, which may help explain the connection between what's going on in our bodies and what's going on in brain areas involved in thoughts and emotions.

Many horse owners think the existence of the prefrontal cortex is a major controversy in equine science. It’s not. It’s just an area that’s riddled with misinformation. Curiously, most people—horsey ...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent and debilitating psychiatric disorder associated with high rates of suicide and significant family and social burdens [1, 2]. Nearly one-third of ...

The cerebral cortex of the mammalian brain controls a wide range of flexible and motivated behaviours and is extensively expanded in species with more advanced cognitive functions (including humans).