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·March 20, 2018·3 min read

SPECT Imaging Predicts Outcomes For Those with Depression

A new SPECT imaging study reveals those with treatment resistant depression have lower cerebral blood flow within the frontal, parietal and temporal lobes.

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·January 24, 2018·3 min read

Can’t Remember a Name? Blame the Left Side of Your Brain

Study reveals both similarities and differences in how the left and right sides of the brain process semantic memory.

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·January 23, 2018·5 min read

Epilepsy Linked to Brain Volume and Thickness Differences

UCL researchers report epilepsy is associated with gray matter differences in thickness and volume in several brain regions.

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·December 27, 2017·4 min read

Where Voice Recognition Occurs in the Brain

A new study reveals the superior temporal gyrus appears to be critical for voice recognition.

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·December 19, 2017·5 min read

Can Brain Lesions Contribute to Criminal Behavior?

Researchers report lesions within a brain network involved in moral decision making can contribute to criminal behavior.

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·December 13, 2017·5 min read

Voices and Emotions: The Forehead is the Key

A new study reveals the frontal regions of the brain play a vital role in assessing and interpreting emotions communicated orally.

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·November 27, 2017·5 min read

Spacing Out After a Late Night? Here’s Why

Researchers reveal sleep deprivation can disrupt neural communication. This can lead to mental lapses which affect memory and visual perception.

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·November 22, 2017·3 min read

Whole Brain Map of Electrical Connections Key to Forming Memories

A new, whole brain map of neural connectivity reveals low frequency activity rhythms drive communication between key areas involved in memory processing.

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·November 15, 2017·3 min read

Chimp Study Reveals How Brain’s Structure Shaped Our Evolution

A new neuroimaging study reveals patterns of asymmetry in the human brain may be unique to our species and could help explain how we developed language skills.

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·November 8, 2017·3 min read

Link Between Brain’s Memory Center and Heart Function

Vanderbilt researchers report elderly people whose hearts pump less blood have reduced blood flow in the temporal lobe. Previous studies report the temporal lobe is a critical brain area for the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 20, 2017·4 min read

Delayed Word Processing May Predict Alzheimer’s Risk

University of Birmingham researchers report a delayed response to processing written words could signify an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in patients with MCI.

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·October 17, 2017·4 min read

Schizophrenia Disrupts Brain’s Entire Communication System

USC researchers reveal schizophrenia may be due to a disruption in the brain's entire communication system, not just the temporal and prefrontal lobes.