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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·September 2, 2014·4 min read

Early Cerebellum Injury Hinders Neural Development, Possible Root of Autism

Researchers theorize early damage to the cerebellum can hinder neurodevelopment and could be a possible root of autism.

This image shows astrocytes in the cerebellum.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·June 18, 2014·2 min read

Fight or Flight Chemical Prepares Cells to Shift Brain from Subdued to Alert

Astrocytes can monitor and respond to near by neural activity when activated by norepinephrine.

This image is an fMRI brain scan of a patient with the CLP1 mutation.

Featured Genetics

·April 24, 2014·3 min read

A Single Mutation Causes Rare Brain Disorder

Researchers trace a rare, previously unknown neurodegenerative disorder to a single genetic mutation in one individual born during the time of the Ottoman Empire.

The image shows early developmental differences between normal and BRAC1 deficient brains.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Videos

·April 8, 2014·4 min read

Potential Link Between Brain Development and Breast Cancer Gene

Researchers discover a link between brain development and the BRAC1, a gene associated with breast cancer.

This is a drawing of the vestibular system.

Featured Neurology

·March 24, 2014·3 min read

Lining Up Our Sights

Researchers 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.

This image shows stained Purkinje cells from a mouse.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 28, 2014·5 min read

Muscle Controlling Neurons Know When They Mess Up

New research unravels how the feedback system between climbing fibers and Purkinje cells works.

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·February 14, 2014·2 min read

Will Virtual Brain Replace Lab Rats?

Researchers develop a simulated brain which they hope can be used to test new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

This is an fMRI scan which shows the location of the cerebellum in a schizophrenic patient.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·February 13, 2014·2 min read

How Memory and Schizophrenia Are Connected

Researchers identify a network of genes that controls fundamental properties of neurons and is important for brain activity, memory and the development of schizophrenia.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 16, 2014·2 min read

How Metabolism and Brain Activity Are Linked

A new study sheds light on how diet can help control seizures in those with epilepsy.

The image shows the different mapping in the brain scans between men and women.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 2, 2013·4 min read

Brain Connectivity Study Reveals Striking Differences Between Men and Women

Using neuroimaging technology, researchers reveal striking differences in brain connectivity between men and women.

The image shows super mario holding a penguin.

Featured Psychology

·October 30, 2013·2 min read

How Video Games Like Super Mario Can Benefit the Brain

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.

This is an image of ballerina Jocelyn Vollmar as Myrthe in Giselle, San Francisco Ballet, 1947.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 26, 2013·3 min read

Ballet Dancers’ Brains Adapt to Stop Them Feeling Dizzy

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.

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