Concussion Secrets Unveiled in Mice and Man
Using a mouse trauma model, researchers observe specific cells mount an immune response to concussion brain injuries in an attempt to prevent more widespread damage.
Recurring Memory Traces Boost Long Lasting Memories
A new study indicates periods of rest can help boost memory performance.
Kids Whose Bond With Mother Was Disrupted Early in Life Show Changes in Brain
A new neuroimaging study finds children who experienced maternal deprivation show different responses in the amygdala.
Brain Connectivity Study Reveals Striking Differences Between Men and Women
Using neuroimaging technology, researchers reveal striking differences in brain connectivity between men and women.
Brain Surgeons Go with the Flow
A new neuroimaging technique allows neurosurgeons to see neural connections prior to surgery, thus preserving and protecting the brain’s critical functions when operating.
Researchers Map Brain Areas Vital to Understanding Language
Researchers discover the brain mechanisms which underlie discourse comprehension.
Playing Computer Games Makes Brains Feel and Think Alike
Playing computer games can bring players’ brain activity and emotional responses into unison, a new study finds.
Connections in the Brains of Young Children Strengthen During Sleep
The connections between the right and left hemispheres of the brain strengthen during sleep for children. This strengthening could help brain functions mature, a new study suggests.
Researchers Discover Idling Brain Activity in Severely Brain Injured Patients Who “Wake Up” After Using a Sleep Drug
Researchers discover a signature of brain activity in some severely brain injured patients, who regained some consciousness after using certain drug treatments.
Brain Still Injured from Concussion After Symptoms Fade
Neuroimaging brain scans show evidence of brain abnormalities four months after a mild concussion occurs, researchers report.
