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·March 13, 2017·5 min read

Predicting Crime Knowledge States in the Human Brain

Neuroimaging can detect whether a person is acting in a state of knowledge when committing a crime, or whether they are acting recklessly with no premeditation, researchers report.

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·March 13, 2017·4 min read

MRI Scans Can Help Spot HIV in the Brain

Researchers have developed a method using MRI to identify when HIV is still present in the brain, despite effective drug treatment.

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·March 13, 2017·2 min read

Never Before Seen Images of Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease

New technology allows researchers to produce images that predate the formation of amyloid beta in the brain. The findings have prompted researchers to suggest stabilizing the protein, rather than attempting to limit it, in order to reduce Alzheimer's symptoms.

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·March 12, 2017·5 min read

Brain Networks at Rest Are in Readiness For Action

A new study reports that when at rest, neural networks are ready to execute even the simplest of behaviors and movements.

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·March 9, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Directly Observe Concepts in Human Brain

Technological advances allow researchers to observe how the brain processes semantic information.

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·March 9, 2017·6 min read

Memory Brain Hack: Super Sized Memory is Trainable and Long Lasting

Embarking in 30 minutes of strategic memory training for 40 days more than doubles the capacity for memory recall, a new study reports.

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·March 8, 2017·5 min read

Novel Dimensional Approach Uncovers Biomarker for Inattention

Greater variability in reaction time is associated with reduced gray matter volume in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, a new study reports.

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·March 7, 2017·5 min read

Brain Scans of Service Dog Trainees Help Sort Weaker Recruits From the Pack

Brain scans can help predict which dogs will make it through rigorous training to become service dogs for people with disabilities.

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·March 7, 2017·4 min read

Identifying the Neural Signature of Healthy Brain Aging

A new study reports the ability to modulate brain activity when it comes to shutting off processes irrelevant to a task may be compromised in older people.

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·March 7, 2017·4 min read

Brain Architecture Alters to Compensate for Depression

Researchers discover differences in the structure of the cerebral cortex in depressed patients, but the differences can be normalized following taking appropriate medications.

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·March 6, 2017·6 min read

OCD Patients Have Difficulty Learning When a Stimulus is Safe

A difficulty in learning about the safety of a stimulus may contribute to problems in overcoming compulsive behavior for patients with OCD, a new study reports.

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·March 6, 2017·4 min read

Infant MRIs Show Autism Linked to Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid

Children diagnosed with autism at the age of two had substantially greater amounts of extra axial cerebrospinal fluid at 6 and 12 months. Additionally, the level of increased CSF at 6 months could be correlated with the severity of autism symptoms displayed at 2 years, a new study reports.

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