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·October 5, 2016·5 min read

Performing Arts Can Set the Stage For More Developed Brain Pathways

Researchers report on the cognitive benefits of music and dance training.

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·September 28, 2016·7 min read

Brain Disruptions Similar Across Many Emotional Disorders

Researchers discover common white matter abnormalities in multiple emotional disorders.

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·September 26, 2016·5 min read

What Happens When the Brain is Artificially Stimulated

A new study describes how stimulating a single region of the brain affects the activation of other regions.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 6, 2016·5 min read

‘Traffic Jam’ in Brain Linked to Common Cognitive Disorder

According to researchers, a simple MRI brain scan could help diagnose people with a common cognitive disorder.

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·August 4, 2016·4 min read

Brains of Overweight People ‘Ten Years Older’ Than Leaner Counterparts in Middle Age

Overweight people have a widespread reduction of their white matter compared to their leaner counterparts of the same age, a new study reports.

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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.

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·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.

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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.

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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.