Why Some Brains Switch Gears Faster Than Others

A Rutgers Health study found that brain white matter helps coordinate regions with different processing speeds.

Analysis of brain imaging from 960 people showed that connectivity organizes the brain’s intrinsic neural timescales.

This wiring may determine how efficiently the brain integrates fast and slow information, influencing cognition and adaptability.

The findings suggest a biological basis for differences in thinking ability and may help explain mental illness linked to connectivity changes.