Researchers discover that the prefrontal cortex models the behavior of social partners, allowing groups to self-correct and maintain collective survival during hardship.

Researchers found that mice coordinate survival behavior through brain activity in the prefrontal cortex, which tracks both ...

Researchers tracked changes in focus over time, examining cognitive performance, enjoyment, and even pupil size — a physiological marker tied to decision-making and impulse control.

Key points The brain's ventromedial prefrontal cortex compares diverse preferences for utilitarian welfare decisions. Study shows the brain's ability to represent others' preferences, crucial for ...

A new mathematical model sheds light on how the brain processes different cues, such as sights and sounds, during decision making. The findings from Princeton neuroscientists may one day improve how ...

Why don't some people practice what they preach? Researchers reveal that a brain region called the ventromedial prefrontal ...

Researchers have found statistically significant links between a gene tied to schizophrenia risk and poorer cognitive ...

How do you make a choice that will benefit the greatest number of people when there are conflicting preferences involved? How does the brain make sense of differing perspectives and organize them to ...