Executive control is a complex high-level cognitive function that relies on distributed brain
circuitry. We propose that the anterior insular cortex plays an under-appreciated role in …

Interoception refers to the representation of the internal states of an organism, and includes
the processes by which it senses, interprets, integrates, and regulates signals from within …

The insular cortex, or “Island of Reil,” is hidden deep within the lateral sulcus of the brain.
Subdivisions within the insula have been identified on the basis of cytoarchitectonics, sulcal …

A defining aspect of brain organization is its spatial heterogeneity, which gives rise to
multiple topographies at different scales. Brain parcellation—defining distinct partitions in …

The human brain atlases that allow correlating brain anatomy with psychological and
cognitive functions are in transition from ex vivo histology-based printed atlases to digital …

Whether you see the person you are in love with, try to listen to your own heartbeat, suffer
from a headache, or crave for a chocolate cookie, one part of your brain is sure to increase …

White matter structural connections are likely to support flow of functional activation or
functional connectivity. While the relationship between structural and functional connectivity …

Triggering behavioral adaptation upon the detection of adversity is crucial for survival. The
insular cortex has been suggested to process emotions and homeostatic signals, but how …

Large-scale intrinsic brain systems have been identified for exteroceptive senses (such as
sight, hearing and touch). We introduce an analogous system for representing sensations …

The brain is constantly bombarded by stimuli, and the relative salience of these inputs
determines which are more likely to capture attention. A brain system known as the'salience …