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·August 27, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Discover Why Learning Can Be Difficult

Researchers have discovered a fundamental constraint in the brain which could explain why some skills are easier to learn than others.

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·August 21, 2014·3 min read

Common Infections Tied to Some Stroke Risk in Kids

A new study reports infections like the flu and common cold can temporarily increase stroke risk in children.

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·August 18, 2014·5 min read

Targeted Brain Stimulation Aids Stroke Recovery in Mice

Using optogenetics to stimulate mice brains five days after a stroke helped improve motor control and brain chemistry, researchers report.

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·August 18, 2014·3 min read

Taking the Pulse of Aging

Researchers have developed a new, non invasive technique to map the pulse pressure and elasticity of arteries in the brain.

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·June 12, 2014·3 min read

With the Right Rehabilitation Paralyzed Rats Learn to Grip Again

Rats that were paralyzed down one side by a stroke almost managed to regain their motor functions fully if they were given the ideal combination of rehabilitative training and substances that boosted the growth of nerve fibers, a new study reports.

The image is a photo of a brain slice with acute MCA stroke.

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·June 11, 2014·2 min read

Diet Higher in Protein May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke

A new meta analysis study concludes people with higher protein diets may be less likely to suffer a stroke.

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·June 6, 2014·3 min read

Research Lays Foundations for Brain Damage Study

Researchers make a key discovery which they believe could offer hope to stroke survivors and others with brain injuries.

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·June 4, 2014·3 min read

Unlocking the Potential of Stem Cells to Repair Brain Damage

Researchers hare hoping to unlock the potential of stem cells as a way of repairing neural damage to the brain.

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·April 30, 2014·3 min read

Stem Cells from Teeth Can Make Brain Like Cells

Researchers discover stem cells taken from teeth can grow to resemble brain cells. They hope their discovery might pave the way for new treatments for stroke recovery.

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·April 9, 2014·2 min read

Bone Marrow Stem Cells Show Promise in Stroke Treatment

Researchers find stem cells processed from bone marrow could be beneficial for stroke recovery.

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·March 20, 2014·5 min read

Researchers Discover Underlying Genetic Marker for Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers discover a new details about a metabolic pathway which plays an important role in a number of common diseases. The findings could provide clues to the genetic influences in the development of stroke and cardiovascular disease.