Deficits in cognition are a core feature of many psychiatric conditions, including
schizophrenia, where the severity of such deficits is a strong predictor of long-term outcome …

Executive control, the ability to organize thoughts and action plans in real time, is a defining
feature of higher cognition. Classical theories have emphasized cortical contributions to this …

Interactions between the mediodorsal thalamus and the prefrontal cortex are critical for
cognition. Studies in humans indicate that these interactions may resolve uncertainty in …

Detection of mental disorders such as schizophrenia (SZ) through investigating brain
activities recorded via Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals is a promising field in …

Numerous neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders are associated with deficits in
executive functions such as working memory and cognitive flexibility. Progress in developing …

Abstract Background Psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) during childhood are associated
with greater risk of developing a psychotic disorder (and other mental disorders) …

Background Dysfunction of the thalamocortical connectivity network is thought to underlie
the pathophysiology of the migraine. This current study aimed to explore the thalamocortical …

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) and its connections with the mediodorsal thalamus are crucial
for cognitive flexibility and working memory and are thought to be altered in disorders such …

Thalamic dysfunction has been implicated in multiple psychiatric disorders. We sought to
study the mechanisms by which abnormalities emerge in the context of the 22q11. 2 …

Impaired cortical maturation is a postulated mechanism in the etiology of
neurodevelopmental disorders, including schizophrenia. In the sensory cortex, activity …