Autism Linked to Cerebellum Shape
Researchers report boys on the autism spectrum tend to have lower fractal dimension in the right side of the cerebellum than those without autism.... Read More...
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Researchers Uncover Secret to Intelligence in Parrots
A new study of parrots reveals evidence of convergent evolution between bird and primate brains. The findings have the potential to shed light on the neural basis for human intelligence.... Read More...
Decoding the Brain’s Learning Machine
A new study sheds light on how the cerebellum is able to make predictions and learn from mistakes, especially when it comes to completing complex motor actions. The findings could help in the development of new machine learning technologies. ... Read More...
Run Faster, Learn Better
Researchers claim they have identified a causal link between running speed and enhanced learning in mice.... Read More...
Adult Onset Neurodegeneration Has Roots in Early Development
Gene expressions in the brain that occur early in development may explain why some cerebellar stem cell populations behave differently in people with SCA1, researchers report.... Read More...
Illuminating Mechanism at Play in Learning
Researchers report molecular networks on both sides of a synapse are important for controlling learning. ... Read More...
Lab Grown Human Cerebellar Cells Yield Clues to Autism
Researchers have derived purkinje cells from patients with TSC, a genetic syndrome that includes some ASD-like symptoms. The cells, researchers say, have several characteristics that could help explain how ASD develops at the molecular level.... Read More...
Cannabinoids are Easier on the Brain Than Booze
A new study reveals long term alcohol use is much more damaging to the brain than marijuana. Researchers reveal long term alcohol use is linked to a decrease in both white and gray matter integrity in the hippocampus. However, no such decrease is associated with long term cannabis use.... Read More...
Modern Human Brain Organization Emerged Only Recently
Max Planck researchers reveal Homo sapiens fossils show a gradual evolution of the human brain towards its current shape.... Read More...
What Happens When Your Brain’s Support Cells Aren’t So Supportive?
Astrocytes may be good targets to prevent, or even reverse, the effects of normal aging, researchers suggest.... Read More...
Social Behavior Restored Via Brain Stimulation in Autism
In a mouse model of autism, researchers have successfully restored social behavior with the help of brain stimulation. Researchers are now considering if it would be feasible to treat children on the autism spectrum with similar neuromodulation techniques.... Read More...
Some Video Games Are Good For Older Adults’ Brains
Using the classic Nintendo game, Super Mario 64, researchers discover playing 3D platform games could help older brains to stave off mild cognitive impairment. Researchers report older people who played the video game had gray matter increases in the cerebellum, hippocampus and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.... Read More...