FeaturedNeuroscience·June 28, 2013·3 min readIdentifying Alzheimer’s Using Space TechnologyAccording to the ESA, software which processes satellite pictures taken from space is helping researchers establish a simple method for wide-scale Alheimer's screening.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 26, 2013·2 min readHow Visual Attention Affects the BrainNew research shows visual attention increases the efficiency of signaling into the cerebral cortex.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 26, 2013·3 min readTired and Edgy? Sleep Deprivation Boosts Anticipatory AnxietyA new study finds sleep deprivation could play a role in ramping up specific brain regions which contribute to excessive worrying.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 25, 2013·1 min readResearchers Determine that Brain Reserve Independently Protects Against Cognitive Decline in MSResearchers suggest lifetime brain growth and early mental stimulation independently help protect against cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2013·3 min read“BigBrain” Study Provides Most Detailed 3-D Map of the Brain YetBigBrain, a 3-D reconstruction of a complete human brain, shows the brain's anatomy in microscopic detail.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 18, 2013·3 min readConcussion Patients Show Alzheimer’s-Like Brain AbnormalitiesA new study has discovered the distribution of white matter abnormalities found in some patients with mTBI closely resemble those seen in early Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 13, 2013·3 min readA Peptide to Protect Brain FunctionResearchers develop a protein called NAP which protects and restores nerve cell communication in some neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 12, 2013·2 min readNew Imaging Technique Holds Promise for Speeding MS ResearchResearchers have developed a new MRI neuroimaging technique which detects brain lesions associated with multiple sclerosis in finer detail than ever before. The technique could be a powerful tool for evaluating new treatment options for the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 10, 2013·3 min read3-D Map of Blood Vessels in Cerebral Cortex Holds SuprisesA new study describes the vascular architecture within the cerebral cortex, exploring what the structure means for neuroimaging and the onset of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 10, 2013·3 min readReduced Brain Volume in Kids with Low Birth Weight Tied to Academic StrugglesAnalysing recent MRI data of adolescents who were born with low birth weight, researchers tie smaller brain volumes to poor academic achievement.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 6, 2013·4 min readBreastfeeding Benefits Babies’ BrainsUsing MRI brain imaging, researchers discover babies which are only breastfed have improved brain development over those who are fed with a combination of formula and breast milk, or those formula fed alone.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 5, 2013·4 min readNew Technique for Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Proves Accurate and SafeNeurosurgeons have developed a new way to perform deep brain stimulation surgeries. The new technique allows for more accurate placement of the electrodes in the brain and is likely to be safer for patients.Read More
