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·August 13, 2019·4 min read

ADHD medication may affect brain development in children

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

This image shows brain scans of the continued damage alcohol does to the brain

Featured Neuroscience

·April 3, 2019·5 min read

Alcohol-induced brain damage continues after alcohol is stopped

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

This shows MRI images from a neurotypical control (left) and an adult with complete agenesis of the corpus callosum (right).

Autism Featured Neurology

·April 29, 2014·4 min read

An Autism Connection

A new study links agenesis of the corpus callosum with high incidences of autism. Read More

Image shows the location of the corpus callosum in the brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 14, 2017·5 min read

Are Left Handed People More Gifted Than Others? It Might Hold True For Math

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

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·October 11, 2016·4 min read

Astroglia Zip the Two Halves of the Brain Together

A new study reports that without astroglia, the corpus callosum can not form correctly Read More

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Autism Featured

·March 20, 2013·3 min read

Atypical Brain Circuits May Cause Slower Gaze Shifting in Infants Who Later Develop Autism

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

Image shows the location of the corpus callosum in the human brain.

Featured Psychology

·October 13, 2015·4 min read

Behavioral Symptoms of Schizophrenia Linked to Features of Brain’s Anatomy

Abnormalities in different areas of the corpus callosum appear to be associated with different schizophrenia symptoms, a new study reports. Read More

This image shows anatomical fibers that constitute the white matter architecture of the human brain.

Featured Neurology

·August 10, 2015·5 min read

Brain Structure Differences in Some Former NFL Players Who Started Playing Football Early

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

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·September 4, 2018·4 min read

Concussion Loosens Insulation Around Brain Cells

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

Featured Neuroscience

·May 11, 2016·6 min read

Crosstalk Between Left and Right Hemisphere Is Key to Language Development

Researchers report correct communication between both the right and left hemisphere is critical for the development of advanced language skills. Read More

Featured Neurology

·October 4, 2017·3 min read

Detecting Brain Damage Caused by Zika In Utero With Imaging Techniques

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

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·July 4, 2019·5 min read

Determined DNA hunt reveals schizophrenia clue

NAPRT1, a gene that encodes an enzyme involved in vitamin B3 metabolism, may be a risk factor for schizophrenia. Knocking out the gene in zebrafish models, researchers discovered brain development became impaired. Without NAPRT1, the fish brains failed to divide symmetrically, which is significant as defects in the corpus callosum have been identified in those with schizophrenia. Read More

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