We’ve all been there: stuck waiting for a bus that never seems to arrive, wondering whether to keep waiting or cut our losses ...

In a nutshell Your internal bodily awareness, like sensing your heartbeat, may influence how closely your moral decisions ...

In a study published in Cell on July 10, researchers reported the first comprehensive study of whole-brain projectomes of the ...

Activity in the brain's "ventromedial prefrontal cortex" differs between people who assume the worst in social situations and those who don't, a study finds.

Key points The brain's ventromedial prefrontal cortex compares diverse preferences for utilitarian welfare decisions. Study shows the brain's ability to represent others' preferences, crucial for ...

Low grey matter volume in the left side of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex may be an “inheritable biomarker” for nicotine addiction, say researchers – with implications for prevention and ...

For instance, past studies have found that the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, which takes on the same role as the mouse mPFC in the human brain, is hyper-activated in people diagnosed with ...

Brain regions such as the anterior cingulate and ventromedial prefrontal cortex integrate many sources of information — essential for being able to form mixed emotions.

the orbitofrontal cortex, which helps us consider and assess the potential consequences of our behaviors and the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, which helps us empathize with others.