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·November 22, 2019

What leads to compulsive alcohol use?

A network linking the medial prefrontal cortex and brainstem plays a critical role in the development of compulsive drinking disorder and is a driver for its expression. Read More

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·October 21, 2019

Gene variants influence size of brain stem and other structures

Researchers identified 48 common genetic variants that appear to play a role in the size of the brainstem and other subcortical structures. Forty of the variants were novel. The findings also revealed 199 genes related to the variants which regulate brain development and susceptibility to neurological disorders. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·January 17, 2018

Midbrain ‘Start Neurons’ Control Whether We Run or Walk

University of Copenhagen researchers have identified two areas of the midbrain that appear to play specific roles in the start, speed and content of dependent selection of locomotion in mice. Read More

Featured Neurology

·January 4, 2018

Brain Stem Changes Identified in Parkinson’s

A new study reveals Parkinson's patients have more copies of mitochondrial DNA in the brain stem, leading to increased cell death within that area. Read More

auditory neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·November 29, 2017

Music and Native Language Interact in the Brain

Researchers report the auditory system may be shaped by exposure to different auditory environments. Read More

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·March 17, 2017

Untreated Sleep Apnea in Children Can Harm Brain Cells Tied to Cognition and Mood

Study reports reduced gray matter in areas of the brain associated with mood and cognition in children with obstructive sleep apnea. Read More

Image shows the location of the auditory cortex in the brain.

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·March 15, 2017

The Way The Brain Processes Speech Could Serve as a Predictor of Early Dementia

Noticeable communication problems may be an early sign of mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports. Read More

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Autism Featured Psychology

·February 10, 2017

Study Links Brain Stem Volume and Aggression in Autism

Researchers have identified a correlation between brain stem volume and aggressive behavior in children with autism. Smaller brain stems appear to be associated with an increased likelihood of aggression. Read More