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·June 3, 2015·4 min read

Increased Grey Matter in Those With Higher Levels of Moral Reasoning

A new study reports people with higher levels of moral reasoning appear to have increased grey matter volume in areas of the brain associated with complex social behavior and decision making.

This shows the deposits of AB in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 1, 2015·6 min read

Sleep Deficit Linked to Accumulation of Alzheimer’s Protein and Memory Loss

A new study reports on a link between lack of restorative sleep and an accumulation of amyloid beta.

This image shows brain scans with the areas with decreased volume highlighted.

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·June 1, 2015·3 min read

Differences in Brain Development for Adolescents with Bipolar Disorder

According to a new study, adolescents with bipolar disorder show differences in brain development in areas that help regulate emotion.

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·May 28, 2015·6 min read

Rest Prepares the Brain for Social Interaction

A new study reports that even during periods of rest, our brain is preparing us to socially connect with others.

This image illustrates nerve fibers that originate in a part of the prefrontal cortex associated with emotion.

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·May 28, 2015·6 min read

Brain Circuitry That Controls Anxiety Provoking Decisions Identified

Findings could have implications for treating psychiatric disorders that feature impaired decision making.

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·May 28, 2015·7 min read

Cerebellum Plays Unexpected Role in the Creative Process

Researchers find heightened activity in the cerebellum when people embark in creative problem solving tasks.

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·May 27, 2015·2 min read

Alzheimer’s Biomarker Could be Identified by Neuroimaging Test

A new study reports a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease could be detected with the help of neuroimaging technology.

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·May 21, 2015·6 min read

Mapping Motor Areas Improves Prognosis of Patients With Malignant Brain Tumors

Researchers report preoperative nTMS analysis of motor areas improves patient prognosis for malignant brain tumors.

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·May 18, 2015·5 min read

Memory and Brain Differences in Former NFL Players Who Lost Consciousness During Concussion

A new study reports some former NFL players who lost consciousness due to concussion while playing have smaller hippocampal volume and score lower on memory tests.