Where the Brain Processes Spiritual Experiences
Researchers say the inferior parietal lobe, thalamus and caudate play key roles in processing spiritual experiences.... Read More...
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Impaired Brain Pathways May Cause Attention Problems Following Stroke
Researchers report the impairment of the right thalamic and caudate prefrontal pathways appear to be associated with attention deficits in patients following a stroke. ... Read More...
Researchers Find Fear and Courage Switches in Brain
Researchers have identified a cluster of neurons in mouse brains that encourage fear response to perceived threats. When an adjacent cluster of neurons is activated, boldness and courage behaviors are exhibited.... Read More...
Altered Immune Cells Clear Childhood Brain Tumor: Mouse Study
A fatal brain stem tumor was cleared by injecting it with engineered T-cells that recognized cancer and targeted it for destruction in mouse models, researchers report. ... Read More...
Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals sleep deprivation can lead to an immediate increase in amyloid beta. ... Read More...
Reorganization of Brain Outputs in Deaf Cats
Researchers report within the first weeks of life, deaf cats have reduced connections between the anterior ectosylvian sulcus and the superior colliculus. However, deaf cats have increased connections from other auditory areas to the superior colliculus.... Read More...
Understanding Addiction and Dual Diagnosis
A new article investigates the link between addiction and mental health disorders. ... Read More...
Brain Connections in Schizophrenia
Researchers report reduced connectivity between the thalamus and prefrontal cortex may be a common feature in those with Schizophrenia.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
How Very Low Birth Weight Affects Brain Development
A new study sheds light on why children born with very low birth weight often suffer from cognitive problems.... Read More...
Altered Brain Development and Cognitive Ability in Preterm Babies
A new study reveals premature babies may suffer from severe abnormalities of the thalamus, especially if they are born before 28 weeks gestation.... Read More...
Discovery Deepens Understanding of Brain’s Sensory Circuitry
Researchers have identified a new set of matching barrel structures two layers deeper in the cortex than whisker barrels.... Read More...