FeaturedPsychology·January 29, 2016·4 min readChanging Up Your Practice Sessions Helps You Master Skills FasterA new study reports that making changes during repeat practice sessions helps people to learn a new skill faster.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 20, 2016·5 min readLab Grown Neural Networks Could Repair Axonal Damage With Minimal Brain Tissue DisruptionNew researcher suggests engineered neural networks have the ability to replace and repair lost axonal tracks in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease and those with brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2016·3 min readHow Birds Learn Through ImitationA new study reveals how birds learn songs through observation and practice. Researchers hope the findings can be applied to developing treatments to help those who have suffered brain injuries to relearn skilled behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 11, 2016·3 min read73 Percent of People Unaware of Stroke SymptomsA national survey finds 3 out of 4 people under 45 underestimate the urgency of stroke symptoms and are more likely to delay seeking medical attention.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·January 8, 2016·6 min readWindow of Recovery Can Reopen Following a StrokeResearchers report inducing a second stroke may increase brain plasticity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 23, 2015·2 min readVirtual Reality Brings Hope to Stroke SurvivorsVirtual reality rehabilitation software could greatly advance stroke recovery, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 18, 2015·8 min readInsomnia Drug Enhances Stroke Recovery in MiceAccording to a new study, the insomnia drug Ambien successfully enhanced recovery time from ischaemic stroke in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 19, 2015·3 min readBetter Cognitive Function After Stroke For Bilingual PatientsA new study reports bilingual patients are twice as likely to have normal cognitive function following a stroke than a person who speaks only one language.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·November 15, 2015·6 min readGene Therapy For Brain Disorders Delivered by Eye DropsResearchers have developed a simplified approach for delivering and monitoring gene therapy for brain disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 3, 2015·5 min readRight Side of Brain Can Compensate for Loss of Speech Following a StrokeAccording to a new study, speech can be recovered on the right side of the brain following a stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 27, 2015·4 min readDiscovery Could Lead to Better Recovery After StrokeResearchers have identified a molecule that signals brain tissue to form new connections to compensate for damage following a stroke.Read More