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·July 26, 2016·5 min read

Changes in Teen Brain Structure Provide Clues to Onset of Mental Health Problems

Researchers have mapped structural changes that occur during development in the teenage brain and provide an explanation as to how some of these changes may predict mental health problems that can occur during late adolescence.

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·July 11, 2016·8 min read

Predicting Language Deficits Following Strokes with Connectome Based Imaging

Researchers report that, following a stroke, mapping the brain's white matter connections in addition to imaging tissue damage could help to predict which patients will have language deficits and how severe they may be.

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·July 6, 2016·4 min read

Decreased Connectivity Between Brain Regions For Those With Anger Disorder

According to a new study, people with impulsive aggression have a weakened connection between areas of the brain associated with language processing, social interaction and sensory input.

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·June 13, 2016·4 min read

Strokes Damage the Blood-Spinal Cord Barrier

A new study reports on how ischemic stroke can cause long term damage to the blood-spinal cord barrier.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 13, 2016·5 min read

Success in Second Language Learning Linked to Genetic and Brain Measures

Success at learning a second language may be a result of your genetics and brain structure, a new study reports.

Image shows brain tissue sample of blast related TBI injuries and normal tbi samples.

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·June 10, 2016·5 min read

Invisible Wounds of War Now Able to be Seen

Researchers have discovered a unique pattern of scarring in the brains of those who were exposed to blast brain injuries that differs from those exposed to other types of head injury.

Image shows the location of the frontal lobe in the brain.

Brain Cancer Featured Psychology

·June 6, 2016·6 min read

Methotrexate Exposure Impacts Cognitive Processes Cancer Survivors Need to Multitask

According to researchers, pediatric leukemia patients exposed to high levels of methotrexate are more likely to have problems with mental flexibility and other cognitive skills as long term survivors.

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·June 2, 2016·4 min read

Putting Brains Together for Clearer Picture of Alzheimer’s Cause

A new technique using phosphorus boosts the visibility of iron in the brain.

Image shows a brain of an alzheimer's patient.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 31, 2016·4 min read

Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier Linked to Alzheimer’s

Increased blood brain barrier permeability may be a key mechanism in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·May 3, 2016·2 min read

No Evidence of an Association Between Silent Brain Infarcts and Having Migraine With Aura

According to a new study, there is no evidence of an association with white matter hyperintensities or silent brain infarcts in women with migraines with auras.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 26, 2016·4 min read

New Data on the Aging Brain and TBI Released

Allen Institute of Brain Science has updated its online resources to include new data on aging, dementia and TBI.

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·April 25, 2016·6 min read

Measurable Brain Changes Following Head Impacts From a Season of High School Football

Researchers report repeated head injuries suffered by high school football players during a single season results in measurable brain changes, even when no concussion occurred.