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·December 11, 2023·7 min read

MRI Reveals Lasting Brain Changes in Post-COVID Patients

Researchers discovered structural differences in the brain white matter of COVID-19 patients with persisting symptoms, using advanced diffusion MRI technology. This study compares 16 men who had severe COVID-19 with healthy individuals, revealing that these differences might explain neurological problems post-COVID.

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·December 5, 2023·4 min read

Brain Imaging Reveals Altered Brain Connectivity in Autism

Researchers advanced brain imaging and machine learning to uncover altered functional brain connectivity in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), acknowledging the diversity within the disorder. The research distinguishes between shared and individual-specific connectivity patterns in ASD, revealing both common and unique brain alterations.

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·November 21, 2023·4 min read

Emotions in Soccer Fans’ Brains: Exploring the Thrills and Agony

Soccer fans exhibit distinct patterns of brain activation while watching matches, triggering both positive and negative emotions and behaviors. The study, conducted with supporters of rival Chilean football teams, used functional MRI scans to examine brain activity during matches.

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·November 10, 2023·4 min read

Brain Scans as Mental Health Clues

A novel study leverages a vast dataset to uncover brain imaging biomarkers that predict mental illness in adolescents. Utilizing resting-state functional connectivity analysis, the researchers discovered a brain connectivity pattern that correlates with cognitive function and psychopathological symptoms.

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·November 7, 2023·4 min read

Brain Mapping Unveils Jhana Meditation Effects

A new study utilizing ultra-high field 7T MRI technology has mapped the brain's activity during jhana meditation, revealing distinct regional activations that correlate with advanced meditative states.

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·September 21, 2023·4 min read

Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 2% to 10% of trauma survivors, manifesting as intense anxiety from emotional disbalance. Researchers employed brain scans on 104 trauma survivors to determine which ones were more susceptible to PTSD.

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·September 18, 2023·5 min read

Live Imaging Reveals Axon Adaptability in Neuroplasticity

For the first time, researchers observed nerve plasticity within the axon in real-time. This adaptability focuses on the axon initial segment (AIS), a vital nerve cell component initiating electrical signals.

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·August 2, 2023·6 min read

Detecting Schizophrenia Risk Early Via Brain Pattern Changes Linked to Age

A new study discovered age-related changes in brain patterns associated with the risk for developing schizophrenia. Using a data-driven method known as Neuromark, the team analyzed functional MRI scans, genetic, and clinical measures from 9,236 individuals to determine alterations in brain network connectivity linked to genetic risk for schizophrenia.

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·July 31, 2023·4 min read

Age-Linked Shifts in Brain Activity & Oxygenation Revealed

Researchers discovered age-related alterations in the coordination between neuronal activity and brain oxygenation. By utilizing infrared light and electrical activity measurements, they studied the imperfect timings of bodily rhythms and their coordination.

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·July 10, 2023·3 min read

Revolutionary Brain Imaging Unmasks the Intricacies of Memory Formation

A breakthrough in brain imaging technology has been accomplished, promising unprecedented insights into how memories are made and lost. A novel imaging system can capture activity from 10,000 to 20,000 neurons simultaneously - a remarkable feat compared to the few hundred that current technology allows.

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·June 27, 2023·5 min read

Brain Imaging Unveils Multiple Subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder

A recent study identified multiple subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) using brain imaging. Over 2,000 participants were involved in the study, which analyzed functional connectivity in the brain.

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·June 14, 2023·5 min read

Unprecedented 3D Synapse Imaging to Combat Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers developed one of the most comprehensive 3D models of the synapse, the neuron juncture crucial for intercellular communication. This breakthrough allows an unprecedented view of the complex interactions between individual cells at the synapse, offering fresh insights into neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease and schizophrenia.

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neuroimaging

MRI Reveals Lasting Brain Changes in Post-COVID Patients

Brain Imaging Reveals Altered Brain Connectivity in Autism

Emotions in Soccer Fans’ Brains: Exploring the Thrills and Agony

Brain Scans as Mental Health Clues

Brain Mapping Unveils Jhana Meditation Effects

Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects

Live Imaging Reveals Axon Adaptability in Neuroplasticity

Detecting Schizophrenia Risk Early Via Brain Pattern Changes Linked to Age

Age-Linked Shifts in Brain Activity & Oxygenation Revealed

Revolutionary Brain Imaging Unmasks the Intricacies of Memory Formation

Brain Imaging Unveils Multiple Subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder

Unprecedented 3D Synapse Imaging to Combat Neurodegenerative Diseases

Ultra-Processed Foods Erodes Visual Attention

Why Feeling Good is Harder than Not Feeling Bad

Astrocytes Identified as Key Target for Treating Fragile X Syndrome

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