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
FeaturedNeurology·October 15, 2014·4 min readBrain Surgery Through the CheekResearchers develop a working prototype of a neurosurgical robot which can enter the brain through the cheek and perform delicate hippocampal surgeries for epilepsy patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 7, 2014·3 min readMRI Technique Detects Evidence of Cognitive Decline Before Symptoms AppearAccording to a new study, an MRI technique can detect signs of cognitive decline in the brain before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2014·4 min readBrain Chemical Potential New Hope in Controlling Tourette Syndrome TicsGABA plays a vital role in controlling the involuntary tics associated with Tourette Syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 11, 2014·3 min readScientists Map White Matter Connections Within the Human BrainResearchers develop new technology which allows for more accurate mapping of the connections within white matter tissue in the human brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 10, 2014·3 min readStudy Finds Air Pollution Harmful to Young BrainsResearchers report children living in areas with higher level of air pollution are at increased risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
