FeaturedNeuroscience·June 12, 2017·5 min readActing and Thinking – Are They the Same for Our Brain?Findings raise more questions about the origins of human cognition.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 9, 2017·4 min readRetina May Be Sensitive Gauge of Blast Wave Pressure InjuryBlast related injuries that do not cause long term brain injury can result in long term retinal injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 7, 2017·4 min readNew Study Finds Youth Football Players Have Significant Differences in Head Impact ExposureResearchers studied 97 football players between the ages of 9 and 13 years and found players experienced a total of 40,538 head impacts during four seasons of football games and practices. Significant differences in head impacts were seen between those in the games and practices.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 20, 2017·3 min readMemory Insight May Prove Beneficial For Those With Brain DamageA new study reveals multiple parts of the brain are associated with memory processing. Findings could help develop new strategies to treat those with brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·May 18, 2017·6 min readHow the Injured Brain Tells the Body It’s HurtResearchers uncover the mechanism that alerts immune cells to travel to the site of injury in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·May 8, 2017·4 min readBrain Injuries Cause Impulse Control Problems: Rat StudyStudy confirms TBI can cause impulse control problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·4 min readLithium May Prevent Neuron Damage In TBI PatientsAccording to researchers, lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, and rapamycin can help to protect neurons from further damage in those with TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 1, 2017·7 min read3D Model of NFL Player’s Brain Reconstructs Moment of ImpactSummary: A new brain modelling study that looks at what happens to the brains of NFL players following a collision...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 10, 2017·6 min readBlood Test Shows Promise in Detecting Abusive Head Trauma in InfantsResearchers have developed a new blood test that could help to identify infants who may be experiencing bleeding in the brain as a result of abusive head trauma.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 11, 2017·4 min readMicrowave Helmet Yields Fast and Safe Evaluation of Head InjuriesA new study reports microwave measurements can rapidly detect intracranial bleeding in those who suffer TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 10, 2017·5 min readResearchers Discover How Neurons Tell Each Other to Die Under Trauma and DiseaseAccording to researchers, axons coordinate each other's destruction, contributing to neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 6, 2017·6 min readHead Injuries Can Alter Hundreds of Genes and Lead to Serious Brain DamageA new study reports head injuries can cause harm to genes in the brain, leading to an increased risk for neurological and psychiatric disorders.Read More
