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·November 17, 2015·4 min read

Luminescent Nanoparticles Image Brain Function

Researchers are on pace to develop the next generation of functional materials that could enable the mapping of the complex neural connections in the brain.

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·November 17, 2015·4 min read

Recognizing the Basic Structure of Language is Not Unique to Human Brain

A new study sheds light on the evolutionary roots of language in the human brain.

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·November 17, 2015·4 min read

Schizophrenic Hallucinations Linked to Differences in Brain Structure

Reduced length of the paracingulate sulcus appears to be associated with an increased risk of hallucinations in schizophrenia, a new paper reports.

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·November 16, 2015·8 min read

When Is It Safe to Go Back to the Game After Concussion?

Researchers made advancements in developing new tests to monitor cognitive and motor function following a sports related concussion.

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·November 16, 2015·3 min read

How Our Brains Emotionally Respond to Sounds

A new neuroimaging study illuminates how room acoustics can influence emotion.

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·November 15, 2015·6 min read

Gene Therapy For Brain Disorders Delivered by Eye Drops

Researchers have developed a simplified approach for delivering and monitoring gene therapy for brain disorders.

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·November 14, 2015·3 min read

Glutamate Imaging Identifies Previously Undetected Seizure Sites

GLuCEST neuroimaging technique detects buildup of glutamate in the brain, highlighting where epileptic seizures are likely to occur.

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·November 13, 2015·5 min read

How the Arts Influence Our Minds and Nervous System

A new book reveals how entertainers in the 19th Century used scientific findings about cognitive function to play on the nerves of the spectators.

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·November 13, 2015·4 min read

Brain Structure May Be the Root of Apathy

A new study reports on a neurobiological basis for apathy.

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·November 11, 2015·3 min read

Coma Recovery Could Be Predicted by Brain Scans

A new study reports fMRI brain scans may help doctors to predict which of their patients in a coma will regain consciousness.

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·November 11, 2015·3 min read

Mindful Meditation Reduces Pain More Effectively than Placebo Treatments

Researchers report people who participated in mindful meditation received more pain relief than those who used placebo meditation techniques and creams.