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·October 11, 2019

Slower walkers have older brains and bodies at 45

Slower walkers have accelerated aging in middle age, both physically and cognitively. Tests given to measure IQ, language, motor skills, and emotional control at age 3, can predict walking speed and thus accelerated aging during middle age. Read More

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·May 8, 2019

A step toward better understanding brain anatomy of autism spectrum disorder

Cortical anatomy is not represented by fixed differences between those with ASD and peers not on the autism spectrum. However, differences in symptom profiles and severity, age and cognitive ability are related to brain differences specific to ASD alone. Read More

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·April 8, 2019

How education may stave off cognitive decline

Neuroimaging reveals those who have spent more years studying have increased cortical thickness in the medial prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate and orbitofrontal areas of the brain. Researchers also identified enhanced gene expression profiles in these brain regions that promote information processing and provide protection against some age-related neurodegenerative diseases. Read More

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 28, 2018

The Link Between Obesity, Genetics and the Brain

A new study sheds light on the roles both genetics and neuroanatomy play in obesity. Researchers report those with higher BMI had reduced cognitive flexibility, reduced ability to delay gratification and worse verbal memory. Additionally, those with increased BMI have increased amygdala and left prefrontal cortex volume. Read More

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·May 15, 2018

Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and the Adult Brain

According to researchers, the adult brain may be sensitive to social and economic factors. Researchers report in middle age, better socioeconomic status is associated with more efficient brain network organization and thicker gray matter. Read More

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·April 15, 2018

One Gene Spurred Growth of Key Brain Area

Researchers have identified how the ASPM gene controls the growth of the cerebral cortex. They report mutations in this gene can reduce brain volume by half in human microcephaly cases. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 6, 2018

Major Midlife Adverse Events Accelerates Male Brain Aging

A new neuroimaging study reveals middle aged men who experience negative fateful life events, such as the death of a loved one or divorce, show signs of accelerated brain aging. Read More

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·February 6, 2018

Bilingualism Could Offset Brain Changes in Alzheimer’s

A new study reports bilingual people have an advantage when it comes to brain plasticity. Researchers report being multilingual could help stave off cognitive decline associated with dementia. Read More

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 23, 2018

Epilepsy Linked to Brain Volume and Thickness Differences

UCL researchers report epilepsy is associated with gray matter differences in thickness and volume in several brain regions. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 20, 2017

MRI Uncovers Brain Abnormalities in People With Anxiety and Depression

Researchers discover common and specific changes to the brain's gray matter in patients with major depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder. Read More

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·June 12, 2017

Socioeconomic Background Linked to Reading Improvement

Dyslexic children of lower socioeconomic status benefit more from summer reading programs than their more affluent peers, a new study reports. Read More

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·April 11, 2017

Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier Using … Greebles?

A new test that uses graphic characters called 'Greebles' could help doctors detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease before the symptoms become apparent. Read More

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