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FeaturedGenetics·April 24, 2014·3 min readA Single Mutation Causes Rare Brain DisorderResearchers trace a rare, previously unknown neurodegenerative disorder to a single genetic mutation in one individual born during the time of the Ottoman Empire.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·April 8, 2014·4 min readPotential Link Between Brain Development and Breast Cancer GeneResearchers discover a link between brain development and the BRAC1, a gene associated with breast cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 24, 2014·3 min readLining Up Our SightsResearchers study the role of the vestibular system in optimizing how we direct our gaze. The findings could provide more effective treatments for patients with cerebellar or vestibular dysfunction.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 28, 2014·5 min readMuscle Controlling Neurons Know When They Mess UpNew research unravels how the feedback system between climbing fibers and Purkinje cells works.Read More
Featured·February 14, 2014·2 min readWill Virtual Brain Replace Lab Rats?Researchers develop a simulated brain which they hope can be used to test new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 13, 2014·2 min readHow Memory and Schizophrenia Are ConnectedResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 16, 2014·2 min readHow Metabolism and Brain Activity Are LinkedA new study sheds light on how diet can help control seizures in those with epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 2, 2013·4 min readBrain Connectivity Study Reveals Striking Differences Between Men and WomenUsing neuroimaging technology, researchers reveal striking differences in brain connectivity between men and women.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2013·2 min readHow Video Games Like Super Mario Can Benefit the BrainPlaying 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2013·3 min readBallet Dancers’ Brains Adapt to Stop Them Feeling DizzyResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 29, 2013·3 min readKeeping Your BalanceResearchers discover a distinct small cluster of cells deep within the brain which react within milliseconds to readjust movements and help maintain balance.Read More