The prefrontal cortex (PFC) provides executive control of the brain in humans and rodents,
coordinating cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses to threatening stimuli and …

Chronic exposure to alcohol produces changes in the prefrontal cortex that are thought to
contribute to the development and maintenance of alcoholism. A large body of literature …

These collected essays from leading figures in cognitive psychology represent the latest
research and thinking in the field. The volume is organized around four" Endelian" themes …

The connections of prefrontal cortex (PFC) were investigated in the rat brain to determine the
order and location of input and output connections to motor and somatosensory cortex …

Small (lacunar) infarcts frequently arise in frontal and midline thalamic regions in the
absence of major stroke. Damage to these areas often leads to impairment of executive …

In cognitive theories of the origins of religion, it is held that religious thought and behaviour
are by-products of or even parasitic on more basic cognitive processes. 1 Religion is not an …

Down syndrome (DS) has an incidence of about 1/700 births, and is therefore the most
common cause of cognitive and behavioral impairments in children. Recent studies on …

One of the largest challenges in experimental neurotrauma work is the development of
models relevant to the human condition. This includes both creating similar pathophysiology …

The impact of an acute circadian disruption on learning and memory in male and female rats
was examined. Circadian disruption was elicited using a brief series of photoperiod shifts …

Primary objective: To assess cognitive deficits in a rat model of brain injury. Research
design: Cognitive deficits are some of the most pervasive and enduring symptoms of frontal …