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·July 7, 2015·4 min read

Decreased Brain Network Connectivity Responsible for Cognitive Changes in Multiple Sclerosis

According to a new study, people with multiple sclerosis exhibit weaker connections between the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and posterior brain regions.

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·June 27, 2015·3 min read

Neural Compensation Linked to Better Memory in Old Age

A new study sheds light on how memory can remain efficient despite neural decline associated with aging.

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·June 22, 2015·4 min read

High Fat and Sugar Diets May Lead to Loss of Cognitive Flexibility

A new study reports high fat and high sugar diets alter gut bacteria and cause changes in cognitive flexibility, or the power to adapt to changes in situations.

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·June 22, 2015·6 min read

The Challenging Bird Brain

Common method used to measure brain size across species is not appropriate for looking at individual differences within the same species, a new study reports.

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·June 17, 2015·4 min read

Social Insects May Share Brain Power

According to a new study, as social behavior evolved, brain regions for central cognitive processing shrank in social insect species.

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·June 17, 2015·5 min read

Twitter Meme Mapping Method Reveals Neural Networks for Higher Cognition When Applied to Brain

Applying social network models to the brain reveals neural networks responsible for higher cognition, a new study reports.

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·June 16, 2015·4 min read

Depressed and Stressed Women Have Lower Levels of Longevity Hormone

A new study reports women with symptoms of clinical depression have lower levels of klotho in their blood.

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·June 8, 2015·3 min read

Does Creativity Share a Genetic Root With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?

According to a new study, genes linked to creativity could also increase the risk of developing some psychiatric disorders.

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·June 8, 2015·5 min read

Study Links Surgical Anesthesia to Lower IQ and Decreased Gray Matter Density in Young Children

A new study reports children who received general anesthetic prior to the age of four had lower IQ, decreased gray matter density in posterior areas of the brain and diminished language comprehension.

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·June 5, 2015·4 min read

Age Related Memory Loss Put To The Test

A new study reports that while the ability to recall specific details may diminish with age, other types of memories may not.

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·June 5, 2015·2 min read

Feeling the Effects of Sleep Deprivation? Stop Eating so Late

According to new research, eating less late at night could help stave off some of the effects of sleep deprivation.

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·June 3, 2015·4 min read

Increased Grey Matter in Those With Higher Levels of Moral Reasoning

A new study reports people with higher levels of moral reasoning appear to have increased grey matter volume in areas of the brain associated with complex social behavior and decision making.