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·January 6, 2023·5 min read

Newly Discovered Anatomy Shields and Monitors Brain

Researchers have discovered a previously unidentified component of brain anatomy that acts as both a protective barrier and a platform by which immune cells monitor the brain for signs of inflammation and infection.

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·September 16, 2022·4 min read

The Hemispheres Are Not Equal: How the Brain Is Not Symmetrical

Study finds subtle variations in the functional organization of the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

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·June 2, 2022·4 min read

AI Reveals Links Between Individual Differences Within Brain Anatomy and Those Within Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms

Different symptoms of ASD can affect different brain regions and neuroanatomy. AI technology allowed researchers to detect brain differences on an individual level in those with ASD.

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·August 17, 2021·5 min read

Structural and Functional Alignment in the Brain Linked to Age, Sex and Cognition

The way in which the brain's wiring aligns with patterns of activity may vary with age, sex, and genetics. The alignments may have implications on cognition, researchers report.

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·March 1, 2021·5 min read

The Human Brain Grew as a Result of the Extinction of Large Animals

Study reveals the extinction of larger animals led to an increase in the volume of the human brain, and ultimately the development of language in early humans.

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·February 21, 2021·4 min read

Capuchin Monkey Genome Reveals Clues to Its Long Life and Large Brain

A new genetic study reveals the evolution of longevity and larger brains in capuchin monkeys.

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·February 10, 2021·5 min read

Diabetes Complications in Young Children Target the Brain

Verbal IQ, overall IQ, and brain volume are lower in children with type 1 diabetes than in their peers without the disorder. Researchers believe the cognitive and brain development differences are associated with hyperglycemia.

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·February 2, 2021·4 min read

Automated Imaging Detects and Tracks Brain Protein Involved in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new automated method can identify and track the development of tau deposits in the brain. The method could lead to an earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 9, 2021·3 min read

Mapping Changes in a Mysterious Brain Structure Throughout the Lifespan

Mapping perivascular spaces over life-span will help researchers better understand brain aging and cognitive decline.

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·December 29, 2020·6 min read

Common Brain Malformation Traced to Its Genetic Roots

Chiari 1 malformation, a common brain disorder, appears to be caused to two genetic mutations associated with brain development.

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·November 20, 2020·4 min read

Memories Create ‘Fingerprints’ That Reveal How the Brain Is Organized

Researchers identified several brain areas that acted as hubs for information processing across brain networks that contribute to memory recall. They observed how activation patterns within these networks differed on an individual level, based on personal levels of recall detail and imagination.