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·June 13, 2016·4 min read

Strokes Damage the Blood-Spinal Cord Barrier

A new study reports on how ischemic stroke can cause long term damage to the blood-spinal cord barrier.

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Featured Neurology

·June 10, 2016·5 min read

Invisible Wounds of War Now Able to be Seen

Researchers have discovered a unique pattern of scarring in the brains of those who were exposed to blast brain injuries that differs from those exposed to other types of head injury.

Featured Neurology

·June 2, 2016·4 min read

Putting Brains Together for Clearer Picture of Alzheimer’s Cause

A new technique using phosphorus boosts the visibility of iron in the brain.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 31, 2016·4 min read

Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier Linked to Alzheimer’s

Increased blood brain barrier permeability may be a key mechanism in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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Featured Psychology

·May 28, 2016·4 min read

Imaging Study Shows Promising Results for People With Schizophrenia

According to a new study, the brains of people with schizophrenia may be able to reorganize and fight the illness.

Featured Neurology

·April 7, 2016·4 min read

Neurodevelopmental Problems Predicted by Gray Matter Abnormalities in Smaller Preterm Babies

According to researchers, often unreported abnormality of the brain's gray matter can indicate future impairment in children born prematurely.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 28, 2016·3 min read

Molecular Mechanism for Higher Brain Functions and Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Findings could have implications for the development of new treatment strategies for schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders.

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·March 11, 2016·4 min read

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

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

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 9, 2016·3 min read

Education and Exercise Can Keep The Brain Young

Taking the stairs and taking classes can help to improve brain health, a new study reports.

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·February 10, 2016·3 min read

Early Marijuana Use May Have Long Term Effects on Brain Development

A new study reports people who started using marijuana before the age of 16 showed signs of arrested brain development in the prefrontal cortex. However, those who started using after the age of 16 showed the opposite effect.