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Stuttering Linked to Reduced Blood Flow in Brain Area Associated With Language

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2017

Cerebral blood flow is reduced in the Broca's area of people who stutter, researchers report. Additionally, the more severely a person stutters, the less blood flows to this area of the brain.... Read More...

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Wild Cat Brains: An Evolutionary Curveball

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2016

According to researchers, wild cat brains don't necessarily respond to the same evolutionary pressures as primates.... Read More...

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Neurons Continue to Migrate After Birth

Neuroscience NewsOctober 6, 2016

Researchers have identified a previously unknown stage of human brain development.... Read More...

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Math Difficulties May Reflect Problems in a Critical Learning System in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 15, 2016

Researchers have developed a new theory of how developmental math disability occurs.... Read More...

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Alcohol Dependent People May Lack Important Enzyme

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 4, 2016

Researchers identify a role for the enzyme PRDM2 in alcoholism.... Read More...

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Part of Brain That Compensates for Hearing Loss in Elderly Identified

Neuroscience NewsAugust 4, 2016

Researchers have identified a specific part of the brain that older adults use to differentiate speech sounds in background noises.... Read More...

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Methotrexate Exposure Impacts Cognitive Processes Cancer Survivors Need to Multitask

Neuroscience NewsJune 6, 2016

According to researchers, pediatric leukemia patients exposed to high levels of methotrexate are more likely to have problems with mental flexibility and other cognitive skills as long term survivors.... Read More...

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Physical Activity Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk and Greater Gray Matter Volume

Neuroscience NewsMarch 11, 2016

Older adults who are physically active have greater gray matter volume and a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.... Read More...

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