Neuroscientists Uncover Brain Network Essential for Creative Thinking

New research highlights the Default Mode Network's crucial role in generating original ideas.

Study shows that the Default Mode Network (DMN) becomes highly active during creative tasks.
Disruption of DMN activity impairs the ability to generate novel ideas but does not affect mind-wandering.
Researchers used intracranial electrodes to record precise brain activity during creative tasks.
The study links increased gamma wave activity in the DMN to moments of creative insight.
Findings open new avenues for enhancing creativity and understanding its neural basis.