Researchers identify a network of genes that controls fundamental properties of neurons and is important for brain activity, memory and the development of schizophrenia. Read More
A new study sheds light on how diet can help control seizures in those with epilepsy. Read More
Using neuroimaging technology, researchers reveal striking differences in brain connectivity between men and women. Read More
Playing video games causes increases in brain regions responsible for memory formation and strategic planning, researchers have discovered. The findings could prove relevant in developing new therapeutic interventions for psychiatric illnesses. Read More
Researchers report on differences in the brain structures of ballet dancers which could help them avoid feeling dizzy when they pirouette. The finding could help improve treatment for patients with chronic dizziness. Read More
Researchers discover a distinct small cluster of cells deep within the brain which react within milliseconds to readjust movements and help maintain balance. Read More
Researchers use induced pluripotent stem cells to advance disease-in-a-dish modeling of ataxia telangiectasia, a rare genetic disorder associated with progressive loss of function in the cerebellum. Their discovery shows the positive effects of drugs that may lead to effective new treatments for the neurodegenerative disease. Read More
Research shows that exercise-loving mice have larger midbrains. Read More
Just one week of speech therapy may reorganize the brain, helping to reduce stuttering, according to a study published in the August 8, 2012, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Read More
A new study finds that the ear delivers sound information to the brain in a surprisingly organized fashion. The brain... Read More
Work by IRB Barcelona researchers will further the study of neurodegenerative diseases such as Lafora progressive myoclonic epilepsy. Collaborative research... Read More
Researchers believe they have found a link between the volume of one's cerebellum and general intelligence. Read More
