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The image shows an MRI with damage to the frontal lobe.

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·October 17, 2013·3 min read

Brain Scans Show Unusual Activity in Retired NFL Players

A neuroimaging study finds profound brain activity abnormalities in a group of retired NFL players.

The image shows the fMRI results for the study. The caption best describes the image.

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·October 16, 2013·3 min read

Researcher Reveals the Brain Connections Underlying Accurate Introspection

A new study finds the ability to accurately reflect on perceptual experiences and the ability to accurately reflect on memory is unconnected, suggesting we have distinct introspective skills.

This image shows a side view of the brain, illustrating the dorsolateral prefrontal and orbitofronal cortex.

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·October 16, 2013·3 min read

Veterans With Gulf War Illness Show Brain Changes Linked to Memory Deficits

Researchers find definitive brain alterations in veterans with GWI, caused as the result of exposure to neurotoxic chemicals during the first Gulf War. The study confirms working memory is affected in those with GWI.

The image shows the location of the intraparietal sulcus in the brain.

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·October 16, 2013·5 min read

Method of Recording Brain Activity Could Lead to Mind Reading Devices

Researchers collect the first solid evidence that the pattern of brain activity seen when someone performs mathematical exercises under controlled conditions is similar to those seen when a person engages in quantitative thought in the course of their daily lives.

The image shows the opiod system in the brain.

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·October 10, 2013·5 min read

Sticks and Stones: Brain Releases Natural Painkillers During Social Rejection

Researchers find the opioid system responds to social rejection, not just physical pain.

The inferior frontal gyrus is highlighted in yellow in this image.

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·October 10, 2013·2 min read

Brain Development Differs in Children Who Stutter

Children who stutter have less gray matter in key areas of the brain responsible for speech production, a new study reports.

This is the MRI scan associated with the article.

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·October 9, 2013·2 min read

Poetry is Like Music to the Mind

A new neuroimaging study helps researchers map the different way the brain responds to poetry and prose.

The image shows the researchers looking over data.

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·October 8, 2013·3 min read

Brain Anatomy and Language in Young Children

Studying the neurodevelopment in young children acquiring language skills, researchers found larger myelin structures were already in place.

the image shows a balloon dilatation of stenosis of the left internal jugular vein.

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·October 8, 2013·3 min read

Study Finds No Link Between Venous Narrowing and Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers find CCSVI is just a prevalent in those without multiple sclerosis as those with the disease.

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·October 7, 2013·2 min read

What Evolved First: A Dexterous Hand or an Agile Foot?

A new study indicates early hominids developed dexterity and the ability to use tools before the development of bipedal locomotion.

This fmri brain scan is related to the research.

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·October 4, 2013·3 min read

Get the Picture? New High Resolution Images Show Brain Activity Like Never Before

A new neuroimaging study was able to show activity in sub-regions of the PAG with more precision than ever before.

This is an image of ballerina Jocelyn Vollmar as Myrthe in Giselle, San Francisco Ballet, 1947.

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·September 26, 2013·3 min read

Ballet Dancers’ Brains Adapt to Stop Them Feeling Dizzy

Researchers report on differences in the brain structures of ballet dancers which could help them avoid feeling dizzy when they pirouette. The finding could help improve treatment for patients with chronic dizziness.