Conversely, lower activity of claustrum neurons was linked to hyper-engagement and impulsive errors. In fact, by enhancing the activity of these neurons, the researchers could reduce both ...

The claustrum is a set of two slight strips of gray matter–one tucked deep inside each brain hemisphere–that are connected to almost every other region of the brain.

The claustrum may be involved in salience processing. Packer noted that when there is damage in the claustrum, it's clear that the effects are severe. There aren't any good treatment options, so ...

The claustrum complex, a small yet powerful region in the brain, has intrigued scientists for years. Found across mammalian ...

This is likely because the claustrum is too oddly shaped to easily manipulate or lesion. Each brain has two claustra oriented along a line pointing from the front of the head towards the back.

Because of the claustrum's extensive connections, the legendary scientist Francis Crick, PhD, of DNA-discovery fame, first postulated in 2005 that the claustrum is the seat of consciousness.

The Hebrew University study, published in the peer-reviewed Current Biology journal, highlights the role that the claustrum plays in the brain’s response to fentanyl consumption.. The study was ...

"Our study provides compelling evidence that claustrum neurons act as gatekeepers of engagement, regulating how likely perception is to drive action," says lead researcher Prof. Ami Citri.

The legendary scientist Francis Crick first postulated in 2005 that the brain region known as the claustrum is the seat of consciousness. Researchers now posit that Crick may have been incorrect ...