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·January 20, 2016·5 min read

Lab Grown Neural Networks Could Repair Axonal Damage With Minimal Brain Tissue Disruption

New 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.

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·January 18, 2016·5 min read

Dissolvable, Wireless Sensors to Monitor the Brain Injury

Researchers have developed wireless brain sensors that monitor intracranial pressure and temperature before being absorbed by the body.

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·January 12, 2016·5 min read

Understanding the Link Between TBI and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report a toxic form of tau protein increases following TBI, leading to the development of the same type of mental impairments seen in Alzheimer's patients.

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Autism Featured

·December 31, 2015·2 min read

Reading Facial Expressions for Autism Symptoms

A new app may be able to screen for autism by reading a child's facial expressions for emotional cues.

Featured Neurology

·December 17, 2015·3 min read

Mechanism to Reduce Epileptic Seizures Following TBI Identified

Halting neurogenesis following TBI can help reduce epileptic seizures, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics

·December 14, 2015·5 min read

Age Related Cognitive Decline Genes Discovered in Adult Worm Neurons

Finding could point the way to new therapies to extend life and enhance healthy aging in humans.

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·December 7, 2015·3 min read

Physical Activity Leaves Brain More Open to Change

Exercise may enhance brain plasticity, a new study reports.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·December 4, 2015·3 min read

Exploring Brain’s Role in Openness to Religious or Mystical Experiences

Suppression of the brain's inhibitory functions can result in more of an openness mystical and religious experiences, study reports.

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Featured Neurology

·November 30, 2015·4 min read

Air Evacuations Could Further Harm Patients With Brain Injuries

A new study reports air evacuations may pose a significant added risk for people with TBI as they could potentially cause more damage.

Featured Neurology

·November 23, 2015·3 min read

Bursting the Bubble on Traumatic Brain Injury

Researchers are using 3D imaging techniques to investigate the effects of microcavitation bubbles on TBI.

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·November 23, 2015·4 min read

Studying TBI With Help of Wireless Implant

Researchers have developed a new system to record how brain tissue deforms when subjected to the kind of shock that causes blast-induced trauma commonly seen in combat veterans.