FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 1, 2014·3 min readBrain Scans Show Pituitary Abnormalities in Veterans with PTSDA new neuroimaging study reports veterans with PTSD could have hormonal irregularities due to pituitary gland damage from blast related injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 24, 2014·3 min readTest Detects Early Brain Damage in Football PlayersResearchers use an enhanced MRI approach to identify significant changes to the blood-brain barrier in professional football players following a concussion.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 20, 2014·4 min readBrain Dwelling Worm in UK Man’s Head SequencedResearchers generate first genome sequence of tapeworm removed from a patient's brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2014·4 min readMany Older Brains Have Plasticity, but in a Different PlaceWhite matter changes in older adults to allow for learning, while in younger adults changes are seen in gray matter, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 17, 2014·5 min readMajor Brain Pathway Rediscovered after Century Old Confusion and ControversyResearchers 'rediscover' a neural pathway and provide new analytical tools which allow for easy identification of the brain structure.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 13, 2014·4 min readDepression and Overwhelming Guilt in Preschool Years Linked to Brain ChangesA new neuroimaging study finds the anterior insula is smaller in school aged children previously diagnosed with depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 6, 2014·4 min readGhost Illusion Created in the LabManipulating sensorimotor input, researchers invoke a 'ghostly' illusion for study participants.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2014·4 min readPiglet Brain Atlas New Tool in Understanding Human Infant Brain DevelopmentA newly developed online tool could aid future postnatal brain growth studies.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurology·November 5, 2014·2 min readBrain Changes Linked to Prematurity May Explain Risk of Neurodevelopmental DisordersA new study could help explain why preterm babies are at higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurology·November 4, 2014·3 min readBrain Anatomy Differences Between Autistic and Typically Developing Individuals Are IndistinguishableA new study reports the brain anatomy in MRI scans of those with autism and typically developing individuals is virtually indistinguishable above the age of six.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 23, 2014·2 min readReminiscing Can Help Boost Mental PerformanceResearchers report performance of complex mental tasks can be boosted by 'off task' mental activities, such as reminiscing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2014·2 min readLight Alcohol Consumption During Later Life Associated With Better Episodic MemoryModerate alcohol consumption in people over the age of 60 is linked to greater hippocampal volume and better episodic memory, a new study reports.Read More