Researchers have discovered a mechanism the brain uses to help compensate when noise obscures speech sounds. Read More
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Findings about how the speech center is organized and how fluid speech occurs could lead to the development of neuroprosthetics capable of translating thoughts into speech, researchers report. Read More
A new study reveals two different brain areas interact to help finches know when and how to tailor their songs for specific situations. Read More
Researchers say failure to follow principles of population science can skew results of brain imaging studies. Read More
A new study supports olfactory testing as an early method to detect those at risk of developing dementia. Read More
A new study links consumption of sugary, caffeinated drinks to shorter sleep duration in adults. Read More
UCSF researchers report maternal stress could impact the development of a child's parasympathetic nervous system, both in utero and after birth. Additionally, children whose mothers were stressed during pregnancy smile less, are less engaged and have a diminished ability to regulate emotions. Read More
WaTx, a short protein in the venom of Australian Black Rock scorpions, is helping researchers uncover new information about chronic pain and inflammation. Read More
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A new machine learning algorithm was able to predict, with 98% accuracy, which patients would develop Alzheimer's disease, six years prior to diagnosis by analyzing PET brain scans. Read More
Researchers implicate the FOXM1 gene as a common driver in aggressive meningioma brain cancer. Read More
Older adults with a higher ability to process sensations, including vision, olfaction, hearing, and touch, had half the risk of being diagnosed with cognitive decline than their peers who were less capable at sensory processing tasks. Read More
A new study reports that a video game, currently in development as a medical device, has shown to boost attention in some children with sensory processing dysfunction. Read More
