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·June 28, 2018·6 min read

‘Music of Speech’ Linked to Brain Area Unique to Humans

Researchers reveal the area of the brain that controls our voice box, allowing us to alter the pitch of our speech. The insight could pave the way for advancing neuroprosthetics to allow people who can't speak, to express themselves in a naturalistic way.

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·June 12, 2018·5 min read

Binging, Purging and Fasting More Common in Overweight and Obese Young Adults

A new study reports overweight and obese young adults are almost twice as likely than their peers of lower weight to binge, purge and embark on other behaviors associated with eating disorders. Researchers found Asian/Pacific islanders and sexual minorities were also at higher risk of developing eating disorders.

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·June 1, 2018·6 min read

Brain Activity Patterns Underlying Fluent Speech Identified

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.

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·May 21, 2018·5 min read

Deep Space Radiation Treatment Reboots Brain’s Immune System

Researchers report a new 'anti-radiation' medication can help protect astronauts' brains from the cosmic radiation of deep space.

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·May 7, 2018·5 min read

Dementia Risk Doubles Following Concussion

A new study adds to growing evidence that concussions can lead to neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers report the likelihood of developing dementia was found to double following a concussion, even when consciousness wasn't lost, in a veteran study.

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·April 19, 2018·5 min read

Concussion May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

A new study reveals veterans who suffered a concussion are at a 56% increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

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·March 28, 2018·5 min read

Aggressive Growth of Common Brain Tumor Linked to Single Gene

Researchers implicate the FOXM1 gene as a common driver in aggressive meningioma brain cancer.

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·March 7, 2018·9 min read

Birth of New Neurons in the Human Hippocampus Ends in Childhood

Although observed in other species, researchers report hippocampal neurogenesis does not persist through adult life in humans. Researchers say human hippocampal neurogenesis is not detectable in the adult brain.