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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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...
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...
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...
Music and Native Language Interact in the Brain
Researchers report the auditory system may be shaped by exposure to different auditory environments.... Read More...
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...
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...
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...
Blood Vessels Control Brain Growth
A new mouse study reveals blood vessels play a vital role in stem cell reproduction during brain development.... Read More...
New Brainstem Model Reveals How the Brain Controls Breathing
Researchers have discovered how the brain controls our breathing in response to changing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.... Read More...
Love Hormone Oxytocin Relieves Pain
Researchers have discovered that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, may also help to relieve pain.... Read More...
Linking Specific Brain Areas to Depression
According to a new study, damage in specific brain structures appear to be associated with a greater risk of developing depression.... Read More...