As we move through the world, natural and built environments implicitly guide behavior by
appealing to certain sensory and motor dynamics. This process can be motivated by …

Executive control, the ability to organize thoughts and action plans in real time, is a defining
feature of higher cognition. Classical theories have emphasized cortical contributions to this …

The cortical patterning principle has been a long-standing question in neuroscience, yet
how this translates to macroscale functional specialization in the human brain remains …

Jhanas are profound states of mind achieved through advanced meditation, offering
valuable insights into the nature of consciousness and tools to enhance well-being. Yet, its …

The aromatase cytochrome P450 (P450arom) enzyme, or estrogen synthase, which is
coded by the CYP19A1 gene, is widely expressed in a subpopulation of excitatory and …

Interactions across frontal cortex are critical for cognition. Animal studies suggest a role for
mediodorsal thalamus (MD) in these interactions, but the computations performed and direct …

Prethalamic nuclei in the mammalian brain include the zona incerta, the ventral lateral
geniculate nucleus, and the intergeniculate leaflet, which provide long-range inhibition to …

Wearable sensors are nowadays largely employed to assess physiological signals derived
from the human body without representing a burden in terms of obtrusiveness. One of the …

Depression is the second leading cause of disability in the world population, for which
currently available pharmacological therapies either have poor efficacy or have some …

Autistic people and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are at a high risk of
developing an eating disorder. While there is limited evidence on the relationship between …