FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 27, 2024·6 min readCOVID’s Inflammation Linked to Long-Term Brain EffectsNew research uncovers how COVID-19 may cause neuroinflammation, leading to persistent neurological symptoms even after recovery. The study found elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and significant changes in cerebrospinal fluid among hospitalized patients, highlighting the brain's vulnerability to the virus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2021·5 min readNew Study Identifies Plasticity Disparities Between Patients With Brain MalformationPatients with Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis (CCD), a genetic condition marked by incomplete development of the connecting structures between the brain hemispheres, have distinct reconfiguration of their neural connections, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 10, 2019·6 min readNeurofeedback increases self-esteem by re-balancing brain circuits in depressionNeurofeedback training can alter guilt-related networks and improve self-esteem in those with major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 14, 2019·3 min readTrain your brain, change your brainNeurofeedback training helps reinforce brain patterns associated with motor function while participants complete imaginary motor tasks. The findings may help in the rehabilitation for stroke and other disorders that compromise motor function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2019·4 min readPhantom Limb Sensation ExplainedA new study reveals functional changes occur among sensitive and motor brain regions following amputation. The findings shed new light on why some people feel phantom limb sensations following the loss of a limb.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 26, 2018·5 min readNeural Fingerprints of AltruismA new neuroimaging study of war veterans with TBI reveals some interesting insights into brain areas associated with altruism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 5, 2018·3 min readThat’s Music To My BrainA new study reveals machine learning technology is able to analyze brain activity and determine which piece of music a person is listening to.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2017·3 min readHuman Minibrains Reveal Effects of Psychedelic SubstanceA new study reveals psychedelic substances may have a neuroprotective role when it comes to inflammation. Researchers also report psychedelics can alter signaling pathways associated with neuroplasticity.Read More
