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 …

The role of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) in the mechanism of consciousness is a matter of
active debate. Most theoretical and empirical investigations have focused on whether the …

Consciousness is a multidimensional phenomenon, but key dimensions such as awareness
and wakefulness have been described conceptually rather than neurobiologically. We …

Sensory inputs enter a constantly active brain, whose state is always changing from one
moment to the next. Currently, little is known about how ongoing, spontaneous brain activity …

Brain network models of cognitive control are central to advancing our understanding of
psychopathology and cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia. This review examines the role …

Current Biology 31, R821–R837, July 12, 2021 R825 ll reasons why the nature of emotions
is one of the most contentious topics in the study of mind and behavior today, especially in …

The autonomic nervous system regulates dynamic body adaptations to internal and external
environment changes. Capitalizing on two different algorithms (that differ in empirical …

Injuries of various types occur commonly in the lives of humans and other animals and lead
to a pattern of persistent pain and recuperative behaviour that allows safe and effective …

In the 19 th century, the discovery of general anesthesia revolutionized medical care. In the
21 st century, anesthetics have become indispensable tools to study consciousness. Here, I …

Consciousness requires a dynamic balance of integration and segregation in brain
networks. We report an fMRI-based metric, the integration-segregation difference (ISD) …