FeaturedNeurology·March 6, 2013·1 min readPeople with MS-Related Memory and Attention Problems Have Signs of Extensive Brain DamageUsing MRI scans on patients with multiple sclerosis and associated cognitive problems, researchers noted extra white matter dysfunction in areas important for cognitive skills.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 6, 2013·5 min readDeep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for Patients with Chronic, Treatment Resistant Anorexia NervosaResearchers observe weight gain and improved mental state in some patients with chronic anorexia nervosa as a result of deep brain stimulation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 4, 2013·5 min readHow the Brain Loses and Regains ConsciousnessUsing EEG to track brain activity, researchers identify distinctive brain patterns associated with general anesthesia as patients lost and regained consciousness.Read More
AutismFeatured·February 25, 2013·2 min readUltrasound Reveals Autism Risk at BirthLow birth weight babies with ventricular enlargement are at greater risk for developing autism, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 22, 2013·2 min readHas 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.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 20, 2013·6 min readGenome-Wide Imaging Study Identifies New Gene Associated with Alzheimer’s PlaquesResearchers 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.Read More
AutismFeatured·February 14, 2013·4 min readBehavioral Therapy for Children With Autism Can Impact Brain FunctionUsing 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 13, 2013·2 min readBlood May Hold Clues to Risk of Memory Problems After MenopauseA new study suggests that blood may hold clues to whether post-menopausal women may have an increased risk for brain damage that can lead to memory problems and an increased risk of stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 7, 2013·3 min readExcess Protein Linked to Development of Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers suggest the overexpression of a protein called alpha-synuclein appears to disrupt vital recycling processes in neurons. The study may have major implications for more fully understanding the causes and mechanisms of Parkinson’s disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2013·2 min readBrain Activity Study Lends Insight into SchizophreniaResearchers discover four spectral features in the brain signals of schizophrenia patients that changed with age compared to healthy control subjects, suggesting that schizophrenia affects the way in which brain activity evolves with age.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 31, 2013·5 min readOwl Mystery Unraveled Scientists Explain How Bird Can Rotate Its Head Without Cutting Off Blood Supply to BrainResearchers have figured out how night-hunting owls can almost fully rotate their heads without damaging the delicate blood vessels in their necks and heads, and without cutting off blood supply to their brains.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 31, 2013·5 min readListeners Mindfulness Enhanced by Meditation TechniqueNew research explores how mindfulness meditation could enhance both musical engagement and performance. Additional research into mindfulness meditation could potentially lead to new treatment for mental illness and brain injuries.Read More
