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·April 14, 2020

Long spaceflights affect astronaut brain volume

Long duration microgravity exposure caused expansions in the combined brain and cerebrospinal fluid volumes in astronauts. Read More

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·January 13, 2020

Risk of lead exposure linked to decreased brain volume in adolescents

Children raised in areas with a high risk of lead exposure have decreased brain volume and problems with cognitive performance. Read More

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·January 6, 2020

Severe childhood deprivation has longstanding impacts on brain size in adulthood

Young adults who faced extreme deprivation as children had, on average, an 8.6% smaller brain size than their peers who did not suffer from deprivation. The deprivation related changes in brain volume were associated with lower IQ and increased ADHD symptoms. Read More

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·July 31, 2019

What the brains of people with excellent general knowledge look like

An individual's level of general knowledge is associated with structural brain network connectivity. Fluid intelligence is best predicted by cortex volume in males, and by functional network connectivity in females. Read More

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·May 10, 2019

Statins’ potential to treat MS unrelated to lowering cholesterol

The common statin drug Simvastatin reduces brain atrophy and slows the progression of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). The effects appear to be independent of the drug's cholesterol-lowering effects. Read More

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·April 19, 2019

Light, physical activity reduces brain aging

Light physical activity has positive benefits for brain health as we age. Spending an hour participating in light intensity physical activity was associated with the equivalent of 1.1 years less brain aging. Every additional hour spent exercising was linked to higher brain volume. Read More

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·January 21, 2019

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

Researchers report genetic influences on head circumference remain stable during development and are correlated with genetic factors which contribute to intracranial volume. Read More

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·December 12, 2018

How Bullying Affects the Brain

A new study reports children and teens who face chronic bullying have altered brain structure, as well as problems with anxiety and depression. Researchers found those who were bullies had structural changes to the putamen and caudate, contributing to the development of anxiety related behaviors and emotional processing. Read More

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·December 1, 2018

Bigger Brains Are Smarter, But Not By Much

Neuroimaging information reveals a small but significant positive association between brain volume and cognitive performance. Read More

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·January 23, 2018

Epilepsy Linked to Brain Volume and Thickness Differences

UCL researchers report epilepsy is associated with gray matter differences in thickness and volume in several brain regions. Read More

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·January 3, 2018

Little Wasp Bodies Means Little Wasp Brain Regions

Drexel University researchers reveal that while evolution may have allowed for bigger brains, some regions may not have kept up with the growth. Read More

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·November 4, 2017

Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain

A new paper explores different findings about the development of Alzheimer's and considers how personalized treatments may help combat this complex disease. Read More

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