Institute of Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Functional fractionation of large-scale brain networks in the human subcortex

Brain network mapping plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of human brain organization and the neuroanatomic foundations of cognition. Historically, the identification of large-scale brain networks has focused on the cerebral cortex. Some cortical networks have bee...

Learning from generic language.

Generic language (e.g., "Birds have hollow bones") conveys generalizations about categories and is a fundamental and ubiquitous mechanism of learning about the world. How exactly this learning occurs, however, is unclear: Generics exhibit so much flexibility in how they are inter...

Estimating differing causal roles of glutamate and GABA genes on brain and behavior in autism

Abstract The excitatory/inhibitory (E/I) imbalance theory suggests that excitatory and inhibitory alterations underlies autism characteristics. However, genetic underpinnings of this imbalance and its impact on brain function and behavior remains unclear. We explored causal links...

Prevalence and Correlates of Non-Prescribed Methylphenidate Use: A Cross-Sectional Study in Dutch University Students

Background Methylphenidate, prescribed for ADHD, is also used without prescription by students to enhance cognitive performance. While correlates of non-prescribed methylphenidate (NPM) use have been identified, few studies compared recent and former use across domains. This stud...

Intact Visual Correlation Detection in Autistic Adults

The ability to detect recurring temporal co-occurrence, or temporal correlation, of sensory events is fundamental for organizing perceptual input into coherent representations. Although past work has revealed differences across several aspects of temporal processing in autism, it...