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·October 24, 2017·5 min read

Brain Structure Makes Some Resilient to Alzheimer’s

According to researchers, the size, shape and number of dendritic spines in the brain may determine whether a person develops Alzheimer's disease.

Image shows the brain structural changes at age 13.

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·September 13, 2017·4 min read

Teens’ Ability to Consider the Intentions of Others Linked to Structural Changes in the Brain

A new Scientific Reports study links structural changes in the teenage brain to behavioral changes when it comes to understanding the intention of others.

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·August 21, 2017·5 min read

Changing Brains: Considerable Structural Changes Occur From Early to Mid Adulthood

A new study reveals our brains undergo microstructural changes from early to mid adulthood. Researchers say they can accurately estimate a person's age by looking at their brain structure.

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·July 21, 2017·3 min read

Depression Changes Structure of the Brain

White matter integrity appears to be reduced in people with major depressive disorders, a new Scientific Reports study reveals.

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·July 6, 2017·3 min read

Learning With Music Can Change Brain Structure

Listening to music while learning a new physical skill can help increase connectivity in the white matter tract linking auditory and motor regions of the brain, a new study reports.

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·May 13, 2017·5 min read

Cell Number Determines Structure of Neural Maps

Study reports the ordered structure of brain areas is not only determined by neural connectivity, but also by the total number of neurons.

Image shows the location of the entorhinal cortex in the human brain.

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·May 12, 2017·3 min read

Dementia Related Brain Changes Seen Before Memory Problems Are Noticeable

Researchers have identified a potential neuroimaging predictor for dementia that highlights brain structural changes that may occur years before people even notice memory problems.

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·May 8, 2017·5 min read

Link Between Gut Microbes and Brain Structure in IBS Discovered

A new study reveals an association between gut microbiota and brain regions responsible for processing sensory information in those with IBS.

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·April 26, 2017·5 min read

Link Between Immune System, Memory and Brain Structure Discovered

Researchers discover both the structure of specific brain areas and memory are linked to genetic activity that also play important roles in immune system function.