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·April 23, 2019·6 min read

More evidence that blood tests can detect the risk of Alzheimer’s

Neurofilament light protein in plasma may be a noninvasive biomarker for neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 23, 2019·5 min read

Obesity linked with differences in form and structure of the brain

Obesity is associated with alterations in brain structure, including lower gray matter volume and smaller globus pallidus volume.

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·April 22, 2019·5 min read

Brain regions linked to memory and emotion help humans navigate smell

During navigation tasks using a 'smell scape', the entorhinal cortex and ventromedial prefrontal cortex elicit grid cell-like activity.

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·April 19, 2019·4 min read

Light, physical activity reduces brain aging

Light physical activity has positive benefits for brain health as we age. Spending an hour participating in light intensity physical activity was associated with the equivalent of 1.1 years less brain aging. Every additional hour spent exercising was linked to higher brain volume.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 19, 2019·3 min read

Behavioral disorders in kids with autism linked to reduced brain connectivity

Reduced connectivity between the amygdala and ventrolateral prefrontal cortex has been identified in children on the autism spectrum who exhibit disruptive behaviors, compared to those on the spectrum who do not. Findings suggest this distinct brain network could be independent of core autism symptoms.

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·April 17, 2019·4 min read

Brain stimulation reverses age-related memory loss

Transcranial magnetic stimulation applied to the parietal lobe improves the function of brain areas important for memory which are disrupted by aging. The study reports TMS helps improve memory in older adults experiencing memory loss to the level of younger adults.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 16, 2019·5 min read

New microscopy technique peers deep into the brain

A new microscopy technique integrates existing and novel approaches to build a clearer picture of the workings of neurons in the brain. The technique captures cellular activity across large tissue volumes in greater detail than previous techniques have allowed for.

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·April 16, 2019·4 min read

New oral appliance helps sleep apnea sufferers sleep more soundly

A new oral device, dubbed the mandibular advancement appliance, can improve the quality of sleep for those with sleep apnea. The device increases retroglossal airway space three-dimensionally.

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·April 15, 2019·4 min read

Low-intensity ultrasound can change decision-making process in the brain

A study of macaque monkeys reveals low-intensity ultrasound can both generate and suppress signalling in the brain and modulate normal function. The ultrasonic stimulation alters counterfactual thinking, allowing the ability to decide upon a better alternative in decision-making tasks.

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·April 14, 2019·3 min read

Train your brain, change your brain

Neurofeedback training helps reinforce brain patterns associated with motor function while participants complete imaginary motor tasks. The findings may help in the rehabilitation for stroke and other disorders that compromise motor function.

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Psychology Visual Neuroscience

·April 12, 2019·3 min read

Listeners immerse themselves in audiobooks in very different ways

While listening to audiobooks with a captivating narrative, the inferior parietal lobe and visual cortex elicit individual meaning and flow of mental imagery.