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Diagram shows how FFAs recognize objects.

·November 9, 2015·3 min read

Ability to Recognize Objects and Faces Can Be Predicted by Thickness of Gray Matter

According to a new study, the thickness of the fusiform face area can predict a person's ability to recognize faces and objects.

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·November 8, 2015·3 min read

Could 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.

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Brain Cancer Featured

·November 3, 2015·2 min read

A Better Way to Map Brain Tumors

Researchers have discovered a protein that helps map the edges of brain tumors so they show up more clearly on MRI scans.

Image shows MRI scans of a mouse brain tumor.

Brain Cancer Featured

·November 1, 2015·4 min read

New Computational Strategy Finds Brain Tumor Shrinking Molecules

According to a new study, computer modeling has been able to identify a molecule which inhibits a transient cellular event that drives glioblastoma brain cancer.

Diagram of the hippocampus in the human brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 29, 2015·3 min read

Differences Between Male and Female Brain Area? Big Data Says Not Really

A new study uses big data to debunk the belief that the hippocampus is larger in women than in men.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 28, 2015·2 min read

Brain Mechanism for Creating Durable Memories

Researchers report the posterior cingulate plays a critical role in creating permanent, durable memories.

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Featured Psychology

·October 16, 2015·3 min read

A Day Time Nap and Reward Boosts Learning

A 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.

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·October 13, 2015·5 min read

How the ‘Social Brain’ is Functionally Impaired in Autism

According to a new study, researchers have identified brain areas linked to social behaviors are insufficiently networked and underdeveloped in children with autism.

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Brain Cancer Featured Psychology

·October 12, 2015·6 min read

Improving Attention and Memory in Childhood Cancer Survivors with Computerized Cognitive Training

A new study reports computerized cognitive training is beneficial in improving memory and other cognitive skills for children who have survived cancer.

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Featured Neurology

·October 9, 2015·3 min read

Using Hypothermia to Protect Newborn Brains

Researchers confirm a neuroprotective effect of hypothermia treatments on the brains of newborns with HIE.

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Featured Psychology

·October 8, 2015·5 min read

MRI Scan Could Predict Major Depressive Disorder Risk

A new study reports neuroimaging technology may be able to predict those most at risk for future episodes of major depressive disorder after recovering from an initial episode.