FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 14, 2015·3 min readGlutamate Imaging Identifies Previously Undetected Seizure SitesGLuCEST neuroimaging technique detects buildup of glutamate in the brain, highlighting where epileptic seizures are likely to occur.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·November 13, 2015·4 min readBrain Structure May Be the Root of ApathyA new study reports on a neurobiological basis for apathy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·November 10, 2015·3 min readBlood-Brain Barrier Opened Non-Invasively to Deliver ChemotherapyResearchers have successfully used focused ultrasound to non-invasively penetrate the blood-brain barrier and deliver chemotherapy to a patient with brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 9, 2015·3 min readAbility to Recognize Objects and Faces Can Be Predicted by Thickness of Gray MatterAccording to a new study, the thickness of the fusiform face area can predict a person's ability to recognize faces and objects.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·November 8, 2015·3 min readCould a Nicotine Patch Help Treat Memory Loss?A new study will test the effectiveness of nicotine patches in improving memory loss in people with mild cognitive impairment.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·November 3, 2015·2 min readA Better Way to Map Brain TumorsResearchers have discovered a protein that helps map the edges of brain tumors so they show up more clearly on MRI scans.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·November 1, 2015·4 min readNew Computational Strategy Finds Brain Tumor Shrinking MoleculesAccording to a new study, computer modeling has been able to identify a molecule which inhibits a transient cellular event that drives glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 29, 2015·3 min readDifferences Between Male and Female Brain Area? Big Data Says Not ReallyA new study uses big data to debunk the belief that the hippocampus is larger in women than in men.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 28, 2015·2 min readBrain Mechanism for Creating Durable MemoriesResearchers report the posterior cingulate plays a critical role in creating permanent, durable memories.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 16, 2015·3 min readA Day Time Nap and Reward Boosts LearningA new study reports receiving a reward as you learn can help consolidate the new facts in your memory, especially if combined with a short nap.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 13, 2015·5 min readHow the ‘Social Brain’ is Functionally Impaired in AutismAccording to a new study, researchers have identified brain areas linked to social behaviors are insufficiently networked and underdeveloped in children with autism.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedPsychology·October 12, 2015·6 min readImproving Attention and Memory in Childhood Cancer Survivors with Computerized Cognitive TrainingA new study reports computerized cognitive training is beneficial in improving memory and other cognitive skills for children who have survived cancer.Read More