Prefrontal Cortex

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is a brain region crucial for higher-level cognitive functions like planning, decision-making, and working memory. Current research focuses on understanding PFC's role in various conditions, including mild cognitive impairment and addiction, using techniques such as fMRI and fNIRS to analyze brain activity and connectivity, and computational models like spiking neural networks and graph attention neural networks to simulate its function. These investigations aim to elucidate the PFC's complex mechanisms and inform the development of improved therapies for cognitive disorders and more sophisticated artificial intelligence systems capable of complex reasoning and planning. Furthermore, research explores the PFC's contribution to adaptive learning and neurorehabilitation, highlighting its plasticity and potential for therapeutic intervention.