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·February 11, 2016·5 min read

Novel Neuroprotective Therapy Found to Enhance Memory

Study highlights the neuroprotective potential of SKIP.

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·February 10, 2016·3 min read

‘Couch Potatoes’ May Have Smaller Brains in Later Life

According to a new study, poor physical fitness in middle age may be linked to lower brain volume in later life.

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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.

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·February 2, 2016·3 min read

Inflammation Attacks Brain’s Reward Center, Increasing Depression Risk

According to a new study, the striatum may be directly affected by inflammation, increasing the risk for depression related symptoms.

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·February 1, 2016·4 min read

Faster Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis With New MRI Technique

Researchers have developed a new technique with uses MRI scanners to look for evidence of multiple sclerosis in the brain.

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·January 29, 2016·4 min read

Subtle Brain Differences in Men With Autism

A new study reveals subtle brain differences in men with ASD. The discovery may explain why some symptoms persist into adulthood.

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·January 28, 2016·3 min read

Stress Inhibits Spatial Perception

Researchers report stress inhibits the perception of complex spatial information.

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·January 27, 2016·3 min read

Theory Linking Brain Activity to Shape of Brain Could Shed Light on Human Consciousness

Researchers have identified a link between the patterns of brain activity that occur during periods of rest and the physical structure of the brain.

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·January 27, 2016·4 min read

You Can Count On It: Both Hemispheres of the Brain Process Numbers

Researchers discover the visual processing of numbers takes place in both hemispheres of the brain.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 27, 2016·4 min read

Brain Structure Implicated in Depression May Be Inherited From Mother to Daughter

Researchers discover the structure of a brain area associated with emotional regulation is more likely to be passed down from mothers to daughters.

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·January 25, 2016·4 min read

How the Brain Completes Sentences

Researchers uncover how when we hear only a fraction of what is said, but are familiar with the context, we automatically are able to fill in the missing information.