Researchers discover how the brain adapts in a study of children born without a corpus callosum. Read More
Methylphenidate, a drug given to help treat ADHD, affects specific tract in white matter in young boys. The effects are age dependant as the changes were not observed in adults who use the treatment. Researchers say the drug should only be given to children if they are significantly affected by ADHD in their daily lives. Read More
Contrary to popular belief that brain changes begin to normalize immediately after ceasing alcohol consumption, a new study reveals damage to the brain continues during the first weeks of abstinence. Read More
A new study links agenesis of the corpus callosum with high incidences of autism. Read More
While many associate left handed people with being more gifted musicians and artists, a new study reveals left handers often outperform their right handed peers in difficult problem solving tasks. Read More
A new study reports that without astroglia, the corpus callosum can not form correctly Read More
Infants at 7 months of age who go on to develop autism are slower to reorient their gaze and attention from one object to another when compared to 7-month-olds who do not develop autism, and this behavioral pattern is in part explained by atypical brain circuits. Read More
Abnormalities in different areas of the corpus callosum appear to be associated with different schizophrenia symptoms, a new study reports. Read More
Former NFL players who started playing tackle football before the age of 12 have greater risk for altered brain development than those players who started later, a new study reports. Read More
A new study reports two weeks following a concussion, myelin surrounding neurons appear to loosen. However, the loosening returns to normal two months after a concussion, researchers say. Read More
Researchers report correct communication between both the right and left hemisphere is critical for the development of advanced language skills. Read More
Researchers report utilizing both ultrasound and MRI technology can help doctors to identify fetal brain abnormalities caused by maternal exposure to the Zika virus. Read More
