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·June 24, 2013·4 min read

NMR Advance Brings Proteins into the Open

Researchers combine data from four different NMR techniques to observe chaperone GroEL capture a disordered beta-amyloid protein.

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·June 20, 2013·3 min read

“BigBrain” Study Provides Most Detailed 3-D Map of the Brain Yet

BigBrain, a 3-D reconstruction of a complete human brain, shows the brain's anatomy in microscopic detail.

The image shows an fMRI pain brain scan overlayed over a woman's head who appears to be in pain.

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·June 20, 2013·3 min read

Social Rejection May Not Prompt Same Response in Brain as Does Physical Pain After All

New research finds the pain of social rejection might not prompt the same brain response as physical pain, as previously thought.

This is an fMRI of the brain during resting state.

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·June 19, 2013·4 min read

Validating Maps of the Brain’s Resting State

A new study examines the relationship of fMRI maps of the brain's resting state with the brain's underlying neurological and anatomical structure.

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·June 18, 2013·2 min read

Not All Reading Disabilities are Dyslexia

Specific Reading Comprehension Deficits (S-RCD), a common reading disorder often goes undiagnosed until it becomes problematic, according to a new study.

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

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·June 18, 2013·2 min read

Study Discovers How the Brain Controls Accents and Impersonations

Researchers have identified the different brain regions and interactions involved in accents and impersonations.

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·June 18, 2013·3 min read

Concussion Patients Show Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Abnormalities

A new study has discovered the distribution of white matter abnormalities found in some patients with mTBI closely resemble those seen in early Alzheimer's disease.

The image shows a diffusion tensor imaging scan and MRI of a Parkinson's patient's brain.

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·June 13, 2013·3 min read

Brain-Imaging Technique can Help Diagnose Movement Disorders

A new study finds diffusion tensor imaging has the potential to improve diagnoses for people with movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease.

The image shows microtubule disintegration in alzheimer's disease.

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·June 13, 2013·3 min read

A Peptide to Protect Brain Function

Researchers develop a protein called NAP which protects and restores nerve cell communication in some neurodegenerative diseases.

The image shows an mri brain scan of a patient with MS.

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·June 12, 2013·2 min read

New Imaging Technique Holds Promise for Speeding MS Research

Researchers have developed a new MRI neuroimaging technique which detects brain lesions associated with multiple sclerosis in finer detail than ever before. The technique could be a powerful tool for evaluating new treatment options for the disease.

The image shows an fMRI of a participant with a stroke viewed performing actions mentioned in the research.

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·June 11, 2013·3 min read

Study Charts Exercise for Stroke Patients’ Brains

Using neuroimaging, researchers discover that stroke patients' brains show strong cortical motor activity when watching others perform physical tasks. The findings offer new insight into potential stroke rehabilitation therapy.

The image shows a football player going to 'header' a ball during a Poland versus US friendly soccer game.

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·June 11, 2013·3 min read

Frequent Soccer Ball ‘Heading’ May Lead to Brain Injury

Researchers discover soccer players who frequently 'head' the ball have white matter abnormalities consistent with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury.