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The image shows the brain activation in children with a family history of schizophrenia, who are themselves at greater risk for developing schizophrenia.

·March 22, 2013·3 min read

Alterations in Brain Activity in Children at Risk of Schizophrenia Predate Onset of Symptoms

A new study reveals neural circuitry is hyperactivated by performing certain tasks for children with a family history of schizophrenia, compare to peers without this family history. As the differences in brain function appear prior to the onset of psychiatric symptoms, researchers believe the findings could point to vulnerability markers for schizophrenia.

The brain diagram shown highlights the fusiform gyrus (Brodmann area 37), which is associated with FFA.

Autism Featured

·March 18, 2013·4 min read

Difficulty in Recognizing Faces in Autism Linked to Performance in a Group of Neurons

Neurons in the specific brain area responsible for processing faces are too broadly "tuned" in some patients with autism, leading to difficulties in discriminating between the facial features of different individuals, a new study suggests.

The image shows a neuron which creates dopamine. The caption best describes this image.

Featured Neurology

·March 14, 2013·4 min read

Transplanted Brain Cells in Monkeys Light Up Personalized Therapy

Researchers transplanted neural cells, derived from adult skin cells, into monkeys; where they developed into several different types of brain cells. The research could eventually help provide new treatment avenues for patients with a wide range of neurological diseases.

The illustration shows a brain which is labeled and has the anterior cingulate highlighted in yellow.

Featured Neurology

·March 12, 2013·3 min read

Single Concussion may Cause Lasting Brain Damage

A new study finds lasting structural damage to the brain can be caused by a single concussion.

The image shows a diagram of veins in the neck which are affected by CCSVI.

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·March 8, 2013·3 min read

Low Incidence of Venous Insufficiency in MS

Using several imaging methods, researchers note chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, CCSVI, occurs in low rates for patients with multiple sclerosis and non-MS volunteers.

The image shows a brain scan with the thalamus highlighted.

Featured Neurology

·March 6, 2013·1 min read

People with MS-Related Memory and Attention Problems Have Signs of Extensive Brain Damage

Using MRI scans on patients with multiple sclerosis and associated cognitive problems, researchers noted extra white matter dysfunction in areas important for cognitive skills.

The image is an illustration of a deep brain stimulation device fitted.

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·March 6, 2013·5 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Patients with Chronic, Treatment Resistant Anorexia Nervosa

Researchers observe weight gain and improved mental state in some patients with chronic anorexia nervosa as a result of deep brain stimulation.

The image is a snap shot of the video attached to this research and shows the spectrographic data. The caption best describes the image.

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·March 4, 2013·5 min read

How the Brain Loses and Regains Consciousness

Using EEG to track brain activity, researchers identify distinctive brain patterns associated with general anesthesia as patients lost and regained consciousness.

The image shows a diagram of the third ventricle from Gray's Anatomy.

Autism Featured

·February 25, 2013·2 min read

Ultrasound Reveals Autism Risk at Birth

Low birth weight babies with ventricular enlargement are at greater risk for developing autism, a new study suggests.

the image shows different fmri scans of the cerebral cortex.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 22, 2013·2 min read

Has Evolution Given Humans Unique Brain Structures?

Comparing fMRI scans of human brains and those of rhesus monkeys, researchers believe they have new evidence which proves humans have unique cortical brain networks.

The image shows a comparative brain PET scan of a person with alzheimer's and one without the disease.

Featured Genetics

·February 20, 2013·6 min read

Genome-Wide Imaging Study Identifies New Gene Associated with Alzheimer’s Plaques

Researchers combined genetic data with neuroimaging in order to identify genes associated with amyloid plaque deposits in Alzheimer's disease patients. The study is believed to be the first genome-wide association study of plaque deposits using a specialized PET scan tracer that binds to amyloid.

The image shows the major brain structures implicated in autism.

Autism Featured

·February 14, 2013·4 min read

Behavioral Therapy for Children With Autism Can Impact Brain Function

Using fMRI for before-and-after analysis, a team of researchers discovered positive changes in brain activity in children with autism who received a particular type of behavioral therapy.

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neuroimaging

Alterations in Brain Activity in Children at Risk of Schizophrenia Predate Onset of Symptoms

Difficulty in Recognizing Faces in Autism Linked to Performance in a Group of Neurons

Transplanted Brain Cells in Monkeys Light Up Personalized Therapy

Single Concussion may Cause Lasting Brain Damage

Low Incidence of Venous Insufficiency in MS

People with MS-Related Memory and Attention Problems Have Signs of Extensive Brain Damage

Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Patients with Chronic, Treatment Resistant Anorexia Nervosa

How the Brain Loses and Regains Consciousness

Ultrasound Reveals Autism Risk at Birth

Has Evolution Given Humans Unique Brain Structures?

Genome-Wide Imaging Study Identifies New Gene Associated with Alzheimer’s Plaques

Behavioral Therapy for Children With Autism Can Impact Brain Function

Psilocybin Replaces Lost Synapses in Depressed Brains

Neural Chip Powers Adaptive DBS for Depression

Genetic Blueprint of Personality Revealed

Ultra-Processed Foods Sensitize Children’s Brain Reward Circuits

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