FeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2018·4 min readAmygdala May Play Bigger Role in Facial RecognitionResearchers report the amygdala may play a bigger role in facial recognition than previously thought. According to a new study, the amygdala responds more specifically to images of the face than the fusiform face area does.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 18, 2018·7 min readHits, Not Concussion, Cause CTEA new study reveals head impact, not concussion, triggers CTE. The discovery could help with early detection and treatments for the neurodegenerative disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·January 2, 2018·10 min readTop 20 Neuroscience News Stories of 20172018 is almost upon us. We thought it would be a good time to take a look back at some of the most popular Neuroscience News stories of 2017.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2017·4 min readNeurological Assessments in the Blink of an Eye?Researchers report a blink reflexometer may help doctors to diagnose neurological problems, from TBI to Parkinson's disease, in patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 8, 2017·4 min readTraumatic Brain Injury Causes Intestinal DamageResearchers have identified a link between traumatic brain injury and intestinal changes. A new study reports the intestinal changes may contribute to increased risk of developing infections and could worsen brain damage in TBI patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 5, 2017·2 min readDeveloping a Neurochip to Replace Damaged Brain AreasLobachevsky University researchers are developing a neurochip that could be used to replace damaged areas of the brain. Researchers report initial experiments have been successful in using this neurotechnology to transmit signals from artificial to real neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 27, 2017·4 min readStudy Shows Brain Impact of Youth FootballFollowing just one season, children who have a history of concussion and high impact exposure as a result playing football undergo significant brain changes, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 31, 2017·5 min readWhy Do Some Head Knocks Cause More Damage Than Others?Damaging shock waves intensify deep within the brain following head impact, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 1, 2017·4 min readConcussions May Affect Women Differently Than MenRutgers researchers are conducting two new studies that will investigate how concussion affects female athletes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 30, 2017·5 min readBiomarker May Help Diagnose CTE During LifeUntil now, chronic traumatic encephalopathy could only be diagnosed post-mortem. Researchers have identified a potential biomarker that could help diagnose CTE during a person's lifetime.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 15, 2017·4 min readMemory Decline After Head Injury May Be Prevented by Slowing Brain Cell GrowthExcessive neurogenesis following brain injury may lead to neurological problems and cognitive decline researchers report. The findings challenge common assumptions that excessive brain cell growth following injury is advantageous.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 13, 2017·3 min readA Popular Bottle-Breaking Trick Is Giving Insight to Brain InjuriesResearchers provide an alternative formula to predict when cavitation will happen. The formula may be used to better predict brain injuries caused by high velocity impact.Read More
