The role of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) takes center stage among unanswered questions in
modern neuroscience. The PFC has a Janus-faced nature: it enables sophisticated cognitive …

BACKGROUND: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a neuromodulatory
technique that delivers low-intensity, direct current to cortical areas facilitating or inhibiting …

This fully updated edition of Developmental Neuropsychology: A Clinical Approach
addresses key issues in child neuropsychology with a unique emphasis on evidence …

Plasticity is an intrinsic property of the central nervous system, reflecting its capacity to
respond in a dynamic manner to the environment and experience via modification of neural …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children, while the brain is in a state of rapid change and
development, can adversely impact their development, their extended environment, and …

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are recognized neurotoxicants, but the extent to
which PBDEs influence various domains of behavior in children is not fully understood. As …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic condition affecting predominantly boys
that is characterized by fatal muscle weakness. While there is no cure, recent therapeutic …

Most cognitive functions involving the prefrontal cortex emerge during late development.
Increasing evidence links this delayed maturation to the protracted timeline of prefrontal …

Purpose Previously, anthocyanin-rich blueberry treatments have shown positive effects on
cognition in both animals and human adults. However, little research has considered …

The prefrontal cortex is considered as the site of multifaceted higher-order cognitive abilities.
These abilities emerge late in life long after full sensorimotor maturation, in line with the …