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The brain is the part of the central nervous system that is contained within the skull. It is responsible for executive and cognitive functions and regulates the functioning of the other parts of the nervous system.
How does the human brain temporarily store information without losing track of it? Neuroscientists have discovered that neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes work together to hold information in working memory.
Brain shape and function are intricately related, and the morphological pattern of the right IntraParietal Sulcus appears significantly related to human memory and language performance.
Using a longitudinal structural imaging design, the authors assessed cortical anatomy and genes linked to methylphenidate activity to identify treatment-associated responses in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Zhao, Liu et al. investigate the relationship between cognitive decline, chronic musculoskeletal pain and brain structure using an algorithm that can detect deviations from normative brain aging.