Tag: cognitive science

Neural Foundations of Aesthetic Experience: A Review of Neuroaesthetics

April 1, 2026

Author Khirstyn-LienJournal of Neuroscience and Cognitive ScienceDate: October 2025 Abstract Neuroaesthetics is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the neural and biological foundations of aesthetic experience. Integrating approaches from neuroscience, psychology, and the philosophy of art, this domain seeks to explain why humans perceive and derive meaning from beauty in art, music, and design. Converging evidence … More Neural Foundations of Aesthetic Experience: A Review of Neuroaesthetics

Chronic Stress Induced Remodeling of the Prefrontal Cortex and Its Impact on Decision Making

August 10, 2025

Author: Khirstyn-Lien Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Date: August 2025 Abstract Chronic stress induces profound structural, functional, and molecular alterations in the prefrontal cortex (PFC), a brain region essential for executive control, working memory, and goal directed decision making. Prolonged exposure to stress hormones and neuromodulators disrupts dendritic architecture, reduces synaptic connectivity, and alters neurotransmission, shifting … More Chronic Stress Induced Remodeling of the Prefrontal Cortex and Its Impact on Decision Making