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FeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2020Alcohol dependence results in brain-wide remodeling of functional architectureUsing a novel imaging technique, researchers produce a whole mouse brain atlas, which reveals how alcohol addiction, and abstinence, alter the functional architecture of the brain. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 29, 2019Which came first: Brain size or drinking propensity?Reduced gray matter volume in the insula and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex may represent a genetically conferred predispositional risk factor for alcohol use disorder. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 5, 2019Golden Ratio Observed In Human SkullsThe Golden Ratio was noted in the human skull dimensions, but not in other mammals. The findings may have important anthropological and evolutionary implications. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 25, 2019Brain anatomy changes with maturation to adolescenceWhite matter tracts show increasing maturation with age from the back to the front of the brain. The maturations begin as a child reaches 9-12 years of age. The maturity correlates with a critical and formative period of development. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 5, 2019Genes associated with left-handedness linked with shape of the brain’s language regionsFour genetic regions have been identified as playing a role in left-handedness. Three of the four genes were associated with proteins involved in brain development and structure. Neuroimaging revealed those who were left-handed had increased functional connectivity between left and right language networks. Researchers also found correlations between the genetic regions associated with left-handedness and slightly reduced Parkinson's risk, but a slightly increased risk for schizophrenia. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 2, 2019How humans have shaped dogs’ brainsSelective breeding has altered brain anatomy in dogs. Neuroimaging of 33 dog breeds revealed brain structures varied across breeds, and the variations are associated with specific behaviors. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 8, 2019Structure of brain networks is not fixedBrain networks are spatially and functionally fluid, and not static, as previously believed. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 20, 2019Pigs help scientists understand human brainUsing resting state fMRI, researchers discover pig brains may be better models for studying human neurological conditions than previously thought. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 18, 2019New nerve pathway that connects the foot and face on same side of body map discoveredNewly identified nerve pathway, which runs down the same side of the body, may bypass a damaged spinal cord. The findings could shed light on some neurological disorders such as referred itch or jogger's migraine. Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 18, 2019The fractal brain, from a single neuron’s perspectiveResearchers say measuring signals from a single neuron may be as good as capturing information from many neurons at once. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2019How electrical stimulation reorganizes the brainBrain stimulation resulted in progressive alterations to brain plasticity. Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 8, 2019A step toward better understanding brain anatomy of autism spectrum disorderCortical anatomy is not represented by fixed differences between those with ASD and peers not on the autism spectrum. However, differences in symptom profiles and severity, age and cognitive ability are related to brain differences specific to ASD alone. Read More
