A brain on task differs from a brain at rest. But, how much it differs could depend on the cognitive ability of the person whose brain is being studied. New research published August 17 in The Journal of Neuroscience suggests greater similarity between brain connectivity at rest and on task may be associated with better mental performance.     

Check out these newsworthy studies from the August 17, 2016, issue of JNeurosci. 

The proposal submission site for symposium, minisymposium, or Social Issues Roundtable for Neuroscience 2016 is now open.

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At Neuroscience 2016, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, leading experts will cover a host of hot topics in neuroscience including neurodegenerative diseases.

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