AutismFeatured·August 1, 2013·4 min readBrain Chemistry Changes in Children with Autism Offer Clues to Earlier Detection and InterventionA new study finds that between ages 3 and 10, children with ASD exhibit distinct brain chemical changes which differ from children with developmental delays and those considered to undergo typical neurodevelopment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 1, 2013·3 min readSpeedier Scans Reveal New Distinctions in Resting and Active BrainUsing MEG brain scans, which are a speedier alternative to fMRI, researchers are discovering new insights into how brain regions work together.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 30, 2013·2 min readHow to Learn Successfully Even Under StressA new study finds the switch from conscious to unconscious learning systems is triggered by the intact function of mineralocorticoid receptors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 29, 2013·2 min readStudy Aims to Improve Dyslexia TreatmentNew research aims to untangle some of the mysteries surrounding dyslexia and develop new methods to treat the learning disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 26, 2013·3 min readMigraine is Associated with Variations in Structure of Brain ArteriesA new study suggests people who suffer from migraines are more likely to have an incomplete circle of Willis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 19, 2013·4 min readHaste and Waste on Neuronal PathwaysResearchers were able to measure the speed of neuronal signal conduction along segments of single axons in neuronal cultures by using a high-resolution electrical method.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 15, 2013·3 min readScientists Identify Neural Origins of Hot Flashes in Menopausal WomenA new study provides insights into the neural origins of hot flashes associated with menopause.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2013·4 min readPath of Plaque Buildup in Brain Shows Promise as Early Biomarker for Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers discover early accumulation of amyloid plaques in the temporal lobe is associated with cognitive decline. The finding could serve as a new biomarker for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 12, 2013·2 min readVisualizing A Memory TraceWhole brain neuroimaging study reveals the neural networks involved in retrieving long-term memories during decision making.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 10, 2013·7 min readA Fundamental Problem for Brain MappingA new paper takes on brain mapping studies; forcing scientists to rethink the rules of neuroimaging.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 9, 2013·5 min readBreakthrough Study Reveals Biological Basis for Sensory Processing Disorders in KidsResearchers discover children with sensory processing disorder have quantifiable differences in brain structure. The finding shows a biological basis for the disorder which sets it apart from other neurodevelopmental disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 1, 2013·3 min readBrain Differences Seen in Depressed PreschoolersThe amygdala, an area of the brain which regulates emotion, works differently in preschoolers with depression compared to their health peers, a new study suggests.Read More
