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·February 22, 2015·2 min read

Experimenting Preteens May Have Different Brain Processes

Researchers report preteens who like to experiment and engage in new experiences have stronger neural connections and brain processes than those who don't.

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·February 18, 2015·2 min read

New Growth Factor Indicates Possible Regenerative Effects in Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports growth factor could have regenerative effects for those with Parkinson's disease.

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·February 16, 2015·3 min read

New Pathways Discovered to Prevent Blindness

A new study investigates the relationship between brain plasticity and vision loss.

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·February 11, 2015·3 min read

How the Brain Listens to Literature

Researchers use neuroimaging technology to measure how people immerse themselves in situations and empathize with characters when listening to literature.

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·February 10, 2015·3 min read

Smoking Thins Vital Part of Brain

Long term smoking could cause cortical thinning, a new study reports.

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·February 9, 2015·4 min read

Brain Develops Abnormally Over Lifespan of People Who Stutter

A new study reports of abnormal development of gray matter in the Broca's area for both children and adults who stutter.

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·January 23, 2015·2 min read

Lucid Dreams and Metacognition

According to new research, the brain area which enables self reflection is larger in those who have lucid dreams.

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·January 23, 2015·2 min read

Live Broadcast from Inside the Nerve Cell

Protein degradation in intact neurons has been observed by researchers, a new study reports.

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·January 21, 2015·2 min read

Global Consortium Attempts to Crack the Brain’s Genetic Code

Crowdsourced project identifies eight common genetic mutations which appear to age the brain by an average of three years, a new study reports.

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·January 19, 2015·3 min read

How Does the Brain Adapt to the Restoration of Eyesight?

A new study could help pave the way for developing adaptive rehabilitation programs following visual restoration surgery.

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·January 19, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Discover ‘Idiosyncratic’ Brain Patterns in Autism

A new study reports the brains of those with autism display unique synchronization patterns. The findings could impact earlier diagnosis and future treatments for ASD.