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·March 10, 2018·4 min read

3D Mapping Babies’ Brains

A new 3D imaging method allows researchers to measure brain growth and folding patterns in a baby's brain during the third trimester of pregnancy.

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·March 10, 2018·2 min read

Brain Connections in Schizophrenia

Researchers report reduced connectivity between the thalamus and prefrontal cortex may be a common feature in those with Schizophrenia.

Image shows brain scans with the anterolateral entorhinal cortex highlighted in yellow.

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·March 9, 2018·5 min read

High Resolution Brain Imaging Provides Clues to Age Related Memory Loss

The decline of signalling in the anterolateral entorhinal cortex has been linked to memory loss associated with aging, a new neuroimaging study reveals.

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·March 9, 2018·5 min read

How the Brain May Be Wired For Drinking Fluids

A new Nature study reveals the brain circuits responsible for thirst and satiety.

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·March 8, 2018·4 min read

Air Pollution Linked to Brain Alterations and Cognitive Impairment in Children

Researchers report a link between exposure to air pollution during pregnancy and abnormal brain development in the offspring, which can lead to cognitive problems throughout life.

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·March 7, 2018·3 min read

Depressed People Have Stronger Emotional Responses to Negative Memories

According to researchers, people who suffer from major depressive disorder may report feeling more negative emotions when recalling specific autobiographical memories.

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·March 7, 2018·9 min read

Birth of New Neurons in the Human Hippocampus Ends in Childhood

Although observed in other species, researchers report hippocampal neurogenesis does not persist through adult life in humans. Researchers say human hippocampal neurogenesis is not detectable in the adult brain.