FeaturedNeuroscience·December 20, 2016·5 min readWhite Matter Structure in Brain Predicts Cognitive Function at Ages 1 and 2A new study reports white matter structure can predict an infant's cognitive abilities and functions at the ages of 1 and 2.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 19, 2016·4 min readBaby Brain: Pregnancy Brain Changes Last 2 Years After BirthStudy reports significant reduction in gray matter volume in brain regions associated with social cognition for up to two years following birth.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 17, 2016·4 min readMapping the Brain’s Aging ConnectionsResearchers report the brain connections that are key to cognition and complex thinking skills are most effected as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 17, 2016·5 min readControlling Robotic Arms With The BrainResearchers use non-invasive EEG technology to allow people to move a robotic arm with the power of their minds.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 14, 2016·4 min readHow Hearing ‘Twist My Arm’ Engages the BrainResearchers discover metaphors that involve body parts such as arms or legs, such as 'twist my arm, engage a brain region responsible for the visual perception of those parts.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 14, 2016·6 min readRunners’ Brains May Be More ConnectedAccording to researchers, endurance runners appear to have greater functional connectivity in their brains that those who don't exercise as much.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2016·6 min readBrain Shrinkage in Multiple Sclerosis Associated With Leaked Protein in BloodFindings could provide a new avenue for treating multiple sclerosis, researcher report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2016·5 min readNutrition Linked to Intelligence and Brain Health in Older PeopleA new study links the consumption of lutein, a pigment found in leafy greens, to crystallized intelligence in older adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 8, 2016·5 min readImaging Links Structural Brain Changes and Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’sAccording to a new study, disruptions in brain networks can be seen with neuroimaging technology in people with MCI and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 7, 2016·5 min readHeart Disease Protein Linked to Brain DamageResearchers discover a link between a protein associated with heart disease and early stages of brain damage.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 7, 2016·2 min readMRI Scans Detect “Brain Rust” in SchizophreniaPeople with schizophrenia have higher levels of oxidative stress in their brains that healthy individuals and those with bipolar disorder.Read More
AutismFeatured·December 1, 2016·3 min readBrain Connections Show More Symmetry Between Hemispheres in People With AutismA new study identifies differences in brain connectivity in people with ASD compared to their typically developing peers.Read More
