The prefrontal cortex isn’t just brain real estate — it’s the control hub for decisions, emotions, and creativity. From resisting impulses to solving problems, this region quietly shapes who we are.

When a writer comes up with a striking metaphor, when an engineer solves a tricky problem by combining seemingly unrelated ...

Many horse owners think the existence of the prefrontal cortex is a major controversy in equine science. It’s not. It’s just an area that’s riddled with misinformation. Curiously, most people—horsey ...

Objective The superior frontal cortex (SFC) supports executive functioning, which may be impaired from exposure to repetitive head impacts (RHI); therefore, SFC damage caused by RHI may contribute to ...

In a humbling moment for our species, the following big news has just been published: When it comes to the frontal lobes, we're not so special after all. Why the mixed findings? One potential reason ...

It’s all fun and games ’till the prefrontal cortex comes in.