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·December 17, 2013·3 min read

Contrast Agent Linked with Brain Abnormalities on MRI

Researchers confirm an association between a common MRI contrasting agent and abnormalities on brain MRI.

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·March 9, 2015·6 min read

Newly Discovered Brain Pathway Could Solve Antipsychotic Mystery

Researchers provide possible new insights into psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.

This image shows a schematic of the major fiber pathways through the basal ganglia.

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·August 17, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Visualize Critical Part of Basal Ganglia Pathways

Researchers use neuroimaging technology to visualize the pathways that connect the different areas of the basal ganglia. The research could lead to new tracking of disease progression in Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.

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·September 1, 2015·4 min read

First U.S Patients Treated with Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers report on the pilot study for focused ultrasound treatments for dyskinesia associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·March 18, 2016·3 min read

Larger Globus Pallidus Volume in Those With Schizophrenia

Researchers discover people with schizophrenia have greater volume in globus pallidus than in healthy subjects.

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·September 22, 2016·6 min read

Was it Better or Worse Than You Expected? Ask Your Basal Ganglia

Researchers have discovered a neural circuit that processes evaluations and have identified its sources.

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·October 23, 2016·4 min read

Cheesy Stuff: The Science Behind Why Some People Hate Cheese

A new study provides insight into the areas of the brain which become activated when people are presented with aversive foods and suggests the reward circuit may encode disgust.

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·May 9, 2017·4 min read

Neuronal Targets That Restore Movement in Model of Parkinson’s Disease Discovered

A new optogenetics study has revealed two groups of neurons that can be turned on and off to alleviate movement related symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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·September 16, 2017·4 min read

Brain Rewiring in Parkinson’s Disease May Contribute to Abnormal Movement

Abnormal activity involving the globus pallidus may be responsible for movement dysfunction in Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.

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·November 29, 2017·3 min read

No Evidence That Gadolinium Causes Neurologic Harm

A new study reports there is no evidence that gadolinium contrast material, commonly used for MRI scans, contributes to cognitive decline.

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·May 2, 2018·4 min read

Where Brain Cells Get Their Information May Determine Their Roles in Diseases

Researchers have mapped the relationship of two types of neurons implicated in psychiatric and movement disorder. The findings could lead to new treatments for a range of disorders from depression to Parkinson's disease.