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MRI Reveals Striking Brain Differences in People With Genetics Autism

Neuroscience NewsAugust 8, 2017

Researchers have performed an MRI study of people with a common form of genetic autism. They discovered those with abnormalities on 16p11.2 had structural abnormalities with the corpus callosum and white matter volume.... Read More...

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New Brain Network Model Could Explain Differences in Brain Injuries

Neuroscience NewsJune 23, 2017

Researchers report looking at neural networks in the brain, rather than just specific regions, could shed new light on why some brain injuries are worse than others.... Read More...

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Are Left Handed People More Gifted Than Others? It Might Hold True For Math

Neuroscience NewsJune 14, 2017

While many associate left handed people with being more gifted musicians and artists, a new study reveals left handers often outperform their right handed peers in difficult problem solving tasks.... Read More...

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Split Brain Does Not Lead to Split Consciousness

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 26, 2017

Contrary to the established view, researchers report a split brain does not cause split consciousness in patients.... Read More...

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New Clues to Myelination Could Help Identify Ways to Intervene in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuroscience NewsDecember 8, 2016

Researchers discovered an important component of myelination following birth that could help treat neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Ducklings Maintain Two Separate Memory Banks of Visual Information

Neuroscience NewsNovember 18, 2016

Researchers report newly hatched ducklings that are shown a substitute mother object with only one eye do not recognize it when they have only the other eye available.... Read More...

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Astroglia Zip the Two Halves of the Brain Together

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2016

A new study reports that without astroglia, the corpus callosum can not form correctly... Read More...

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Crosstalk Between Left and Right Hemisphere Is Key to Language Development

Neuroscience NewsMay 11, 2016

Researchers report correct communication between both the right and left hemisphere is critical for the development of advanced language skills.... Read More...

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Insomnia Linked to Damage in Brain Communication Networks

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2016

Researchers discover abnormalities in the brain's white matter tracts in people with insomnia.... Read More...

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Behavioral Symptoms of Schizophrenia Linked to Features of Brain’s Anatomy

Neuroscience NewsOctober 13, 2015

Abnormalities in different areas of the corpus callosum appear to be associated with different schizophrenia symptoms, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Brain Structure Differences in Some Former NFL Players Who Started Playing Football Early

Neuroscience NewsAugust 10, 2015

Former NFL players who started playing tackle football before the age of 12 have greater risk for altered brain development than those players who started later, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Physical Differences Found in Brains of People Who Respond Either Emotionally or Rationally

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2015

Researchers discover those who score higher for affective empathy have greater gray matter density in the insula.... Read More...

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