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Changing Brains: Considerable Structural Changes Occur From Early to Mid Adulthood

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2017

A new study reveals our brains undergo microstructural changes from early to mid adulthood. Researchers say they can accurately estimate a person's age by looking at their brain structure.... Read More...

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Female Brains Change in Sync With Hormones

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2016

As estrogen levels rise in women, the volume of the hippocampus increases, a new study reports.... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsDecember 3, 2015

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

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Distinct Injury Patterns Found in Brains of Those With Post Concussion Depression and Anxiety

Neuroscience NewsJune 16, 2015

Findings could lead to improved treatment options and better understanding of post concussion depression and anxiety.... Read More...

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High School Football Players Show Brain Changes After One Season

Neuroscience NewsDecember 1, 2014

According to a new study, some high school football players show measurable brain changes after one year of playing the sport, even in the absence of a concussion. ... Read More...

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Frequent Soccer Ball ‘Heading’ May Lead to Brain Injury

Neuroscience NewsJune 11, 2013

Researchers discover soccer players who frequently 'head' the ball have white matter abnormalities consistent with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury.... Read More...

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Brain Scans Detect Early Signs of Autism

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2012

A new study shows significant differences in brain development in high-risk infants who develop autism starting as early as age 6 months. The findings published... Read More...

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Novel Brain Imaging Technique Explains Why Concussions Affect People Differently

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2012

Patients vary widely in their response to concussion, but scientists haven't understood why. Now, using a new technique for analyzing data from brain imaging st... Read More...

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Brain Differences Seen at 6 Months in Infants Who Develop Autism

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 17, 2012

Researchers have found significant differences in brain development in infants as young as six months old who later develop autism, compared with babies who don... Read More...

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Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

Neuroscience

Marijuana users weigh less, defying the munchies

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

Neurology

Skin discovery may help explain why women get autoimmune diseases far more often than men

Blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia in animal study

General anesthesia hijacks sleep circuitry to knock you out

AI

Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robotics

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years

Robots to autocomplete soldier tasks

Psychology

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

High-risk genes for schizophrenia discovered

fractional anisotropy

Changing Brains: Considerable Structural Changes Occur From Early to Mid Adulthood

Female Brains Change in Sync With Hormones

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

Distinct Injury Patterns Found in Brains of Those With Post Concussion Depression and Anxiety

High School Football Players Show Brain Changes After One Season

Frequent Soccer Ball ‘Heading’ May Lead to Brain Injury

Brain Scans Detect Early Signs of Autism

Novel Brain Imaging Technique Explains Why Concussions Affect People Differently

Brain Differences Seen at 6 Months in Infants Who Develop Autism