Can prefrontal cortex function be improved or enhanced?

Prefrontal cortex and mediodorsal thalamus reduced connectivity is associated with spatial working memory impairment in rats with inflammatory pain. Pain154 ... The prefrontal cortex is the anterior section of the brain's frontal lobes. Central to the top-down control of attention, inhibition, emotion, complex learning, Jun 28, 2010 ... The path of neuronal activity is a complex one that enlists various brain regions: the frontal lobe, to process the information; the ... If there is a defect in the serotonin processing in the brain, impulsive or violent behavior can result. The Prefrontal Cortex. The prefrontal cortex, the part ... Again, during the periods of retention of the information, the activity on prefrontal areas increase until such information is used. Besides working memory ... In addition, the engagement of the prefrontal cortex during curious states sup- ports complex information processing and decision-making, contributing to more. (iii) Do neurons become specialized to process only one type of information, as suggested by some studies (11), or can the same neuron carry multiple types of ... Nov 2, 2015 ... Scientists have long believed that a brain region called the prefrontal cortex (PFC) selects what information to focus on, but how this happens ... Apr 13, 2015 ... Abstract. Human lateral prefrontal cortex (LPFC) is thought to play a critical role in enabling cognitive flexibility, particularly when ... In fact, recent research has found that adult and teen brains work differently. Adults think with the prefrontal cortex, the brain's rational part. This is ...