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·May 5, 2016·4 min read

Tracking Critical Development in the Young Brain

Researchers combine two different imaging techniques to track the rate at which nerve fibers in the developing brain becomes wrapped in myelin.

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·April 5, 2016·4 min read

Insomnia Linked to Damage in Brain Communication Networks

Researchers discover abnormalities in the brain's white matter tracts in people with insomnia.

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·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Neuroimaging Predicts Long-Term Effects of Combat Brain Injury in Veterans

DTI neuroimaging may be able to predict functional post combat outcomes for veterans who suffered concussions or brain injuries while on duty, a new study reports.

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·February 23, 2016·3 min read

Speech Loss Linked to Loss of Brain Interconnections in Stroke Patients

A new study reports the damage to underlying brain connections caused by stroke may affect the severity of aphasia.

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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 29, 2016·4 min read

Subtle Brain Differences in Men With Autism

A new study reveals subtle brain differences in men with ASD. The discovery may explain why some symptoms persist into adulthood.

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·January 27, 2016·3 min read

Theory Linking Brain Activity to Shape of Brain Could Shed Light on Human Consciousness

Researchers have identified a link between the patterns of brain activity that occur during periods of rest and the physical structure of the brain.

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·December 3, 2015·4 min read

Insufficient Iron Intake During Pregnancy Has Effect on Infant’s Brain Development

A new study reports inadequate iron intake during pregnancy can have implications for infant brain development.

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·September 18, 2015·2 min read

Early Brain Damage From Hypertension Detected by New Imaging Technique

Researchers report that a new imaging technique has found some people with hypertension also have signs of early brain damage.

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·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.