Generally speaking, visual attention is a mechanism (or group of mechanisms) that selectively filters visual information and serves the purpose of helping an organism perform actions, such as ...

Juggling tasks can feel overwhelming, especially when your brain seems to rebel against the idea of switching from one thing to the next. For neurodivergent women, this challenge can be particularly ...

Neuroscientists have artificially increased neuronal activity in part of the brain by briefly shining light on genetically modified neurons. They saw that this manipulation selectively enhanced ...

Neuroscientists find that key neurons in the front of the brain act as 'traffic control' to manage our attention to visual stimuli, and help us focus despite distractions. Trying to finish your ...