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·February 10, 2016·5 min read

‘Brain Road Map’ Reflects Behavioral Differences Between the Sexes

Researchers believe their findings could provide new insights into personalized medicine and treatments for specific disorders.

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·January 5, 2016·3 min read

Brain Connectivity Changes Can Protect Against Bipolar Disorder

A new study reports naturally occurring changes in brain connectivity can help people with a high genetic risk for bipolar disorder to avert the onset of the disease.

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·October 1, 2015·4 min read

Mechanism Behind Cognitive Control of Thoughts Discovered

A new study provides evidence for how the frontal cortex exerts control over thought and action.

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·September 28, 2015·3 min read

Speeding Up Reconstruction of the Connectome

Researchers have developed new software that speeds up connectome analysis by up-to ten times.

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·September 28, 2015·4 min read

Positive Human Traits Linked to Particular Brain Connections

According to researchers, there is a strong correspondence between positive lifestyle and behavioral traits and a particular set of connections in the brain.

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·September 15, 2015·4 min read

New Mouse Brain Map May Provide Clues About the Origins of Mental Illness

Researchers have released a new, highly detailed model of connections in the mouse brain that could provide new insights into the origins of mental illness.

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·September 8, 2015·3 min read

Reversing Animal Behavior Through Synaptic Engineering

A new study reports animal behavior can be reversed by manipulating neural communication.

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·July 26, 2015·7 min read

What Worm Feeding Behavior Can Teach Us About Human Heart Function

According to a new study, a newly discovered feeding behavior in C. elegans could help researchers gain new insights into human heart function.

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·April 6, 2015·3 min read

Study Reveals Internet-Like Networks in Cerebral Cortex of Rats

A new study could change the way neuroscientists view the architecture of the brain.

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·September 11, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Map White Matter Connections Within the Human Brain

Researchers develop new technology which allows for more accurate mapping of the connections within white matter tissue in the human brain.

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·April 2, 2014·6 min read

Most Comprehensive Wiring Diagram of Mammalian Brain to Date

Researchers provide the first comprehensive data set on how the mammalian brain is wired.

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

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·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.

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