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·February 11, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Identify Gene Linking Brain Structure to Intelligence

Researchers believe they have identified a gene which links the thickness of gray matter in the brain to intelligence.

This is a brain scan which shows the differences in brain development.

Featured Genetics

·November 26, 2013·5 min read

Brain Imaging Differences in Infants at Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s

Infants who carry a gene associated with an increased rick for Alzheimer's disease have differences in brain development compared to those who do not carry the gene, a new study reports.

The image shows an MRI with damage to the frontal lobe.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 17, 2013·3 min read

Brain Scans Show Unusual Activity in Retired NFL Players

A neuroimaging study finds profound brain activity abnormalities in a group of retired NFL players.

The image shows the brain one day after activation. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 25, 2013·4 min read

Past Brain Activation Revealed in Scans

Spontaneous waves neuronal activity bear imprints of earlier events for at least 24 hours after the experience has taken place, a new study finds.

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·August 24, 2012·3 min read

Researchers Discover New Non-Invasive Method for Diagnosing Epilepsy

Researchers published a study outlining how a new type of non-invasive brain scan taken immediately after a seizure gives additional insight into possible causes and treatments for epilepsy patients.

Psychology

·April 19, 2012·2 min read

Researcher Says Distinct God Spot in the Brain Does Not Exist

Study shows religious participation and spirituality processed in different cerebral regions. Scientists have speculated that the human brain features a...