Executive control is a complex high-level cognitive function that relies on distributed brain
circuitry. We propose that the anterior insular cortex plays an under-appreciated role in …

The inadequacy of a categorial approach to mental health diagnosis is now well-recognised,
with many authors, diagnostic manuals and funding bodies advocating a dimensional, trans …

While the role of cortical microstructure in organising neural function is well established, it
remains unclear how structural constraints can give rise to more flexible elements of …

The brain is constantly bombarded by stimuli, and the relative salience of these inputs
determines which are more likely to capture attention. A brain system known as the'salience …

Uncertainty about a possible future threat disrupts our ability to avoid it or to mitigate its
negative impact and thus results in anxiety. Here, we focus the broad literature on the …

The concept that the gut and the brain are closely connected, and that this interaction plays
an important part not only in gastrointestinal function but also in certain feeling states and in …

This paper reviews the foundation for a role of the human anterior insular cortex (AIC) in
emotional awareness, defined as the conscious experience of emotions. We first introduce …

Background Theory and research suggest that sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), found
in roughly 20% of humans and over 100 other species, is a trait associated with greater …

Empathy—the ability to share the feelings of others—is fundamental to our emotional and
social lives. Previous human imaging studies focusing on empathy for others' pain have …

Working memory subsumes the capability to memorize, retrieve and utilize information for a
limited period of time which is essential to many human behaviours. Moreover, impairments …