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·April 27, 2016·5 min read

Brain’s ‘Thesaurus’ Mapped to Help Decode Inner Thoughts

Researchers have devised a semantic atlas that shows how the brain organizes language.

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·April 26, 2016·2 min read

Abnormally Low Blood Flow Indicates Brain Damage in NFL Players

Researchers have identified abnormal areas of low blood flow in living NFL players. The findings could help provide better diagnosis and treatments for players with head trauma related to playing football.

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·April 26, 2016·5 min read

Nurturing During Preschool Years Boosts Child’s Brain Growth

A new study reports steady hippocampal growth in children who have supportive parents in early life.

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·April 25, 2016·6 min read

Measurable Brain Changes Following Head Impacts From a Season of High School Football

Researchers report repeated head injuries suffered by high school football players during a single season results in measurable brain changes, even when no concussion occurred.

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·April 24, 2016·5 min read

A New Way to Measure Autism in Boys

According to researchers, neuroimaging techniques could enhance diagnosis and improve treatments for boys with ASD.

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·April 21, 2016·5 min read

Why It’s Hard To Fall Asleep Somewhere New

Researchers report one brain hemisphere remains more awake than the other when we sleep somewhere new.

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·April 20, 2016·4 min read

Pinpointing Brain Area That Recognizes Facial Expressions

A new study reports researchers have identified the area of the brain they believe to be responsible for recognizing human facial expressions.

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·April 18, 2016·3 min read

Trying, and Failing, to Forget Has Lasting Effects

Forgetting unimportant information is an active neurological process, a new study reports.

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·April 18, 2016·3 min read

The Ecstasy Effect: How Ecstasy Affects the Brain

According ecstasy users showed significant reductions in the way serotonin is transported in the brain.

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·April 15, 2016·4 min read

First Case of Alzheimer’s Disease in HIV-Positive Patient Reported

Researchers report on finding symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in an HIV positive patient.

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·April 14, 2016·5 min read

Heavy Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced Dopamine Release

A new study reports heavy marijuana users have lower dopamine release in the striatum, an area of the brain associated with memory, attention and impulsive behavior.