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The image is a diagram of the forces on the brain in concussion.

·November 13, 2013·6 min read

Menstrual Cycle Influences Concussion Outcomes

Women who suffered concussions during their premenstrual phase had a slower recovery and poorer health one month after injury compared to those injured two weeks directly after their period or women taken birth control pills, a new study reports.

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·November 13, 2013·3 min read

Monkeys “Understand” Rules Underlying Language Musicality

Researchers find that sensitivity to simple structural and melodic patterns do not require much learning.

The image shows microtubule disintegration in alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology

·November 13, 2013·2 min read

High Blood Pressure in Middle Age Versus Old Age May Better Predict Memory Loss

According to a new study, middle aged people with high pulse pressure are more likely to have biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in their spinal fluid than those with lower pulse pressure.

The image shows the location of the ARX protein on the X chromosome.

Featured Genetics

·November 13, 2013·2 min read

Gene Linked to Common Intellectual Disability

Researchers take steps to unravel the cause of a commonly inherited intellectual disability, finding a genetic mutation leads to a reduction of certain proteins in the brain.

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·November 13, 2013·2 min read

Literacy Depends Largely on Nurture, Not Nature, UB Professor Says

Researchers discover a child's ability to read depends mostly on where the child is born, rather than on their individual qualities.

The illustration shows a cut away to the brain areas associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Psychology

·November 12, 2013·4 min read

New Research May Improve Early Detection of Dementia

Analyzing scores obtained from cognitive tests, researchers believe they have developed a model which could detect early signs of dementia.

Featured Neurology

·November 11, 2013·5 min read

Biosensor Could Help Detect Brain Injuries During Heart Surgery

A new biosensor has been developed which could alter doctors when serious brain injury occurs during heart surgery. Researchers hope the device could help doctors to devise new ways to minimize brain damage and start treatment rapidly.

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·November 11, 2013·2 min read

Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Fungus

Researchers have discovered a volatile organic compound, 1-octen-3-ol, which is often emitted by mold, could be linked to the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

The illustration shows parvalbumin-expressing interneurons delivering chemical messages to neurons.

Featured Neuroscience

·November 11, 2013·3 min read

Signal Found to Enhance Survival of New Brain Cells

Researchers discover how parvalbumin-expressing interneurons, which usually limits stem cell activity, can also encourage the survival of the stem cells' progeny.

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·November 8, 2013·4 min read

Robotic Advances Promise Artificial Legs That Emulate Healthy Limbs

Advances in robotics have made it possible to create artificial legs that can duplicate the natural movement of human legs. The research could help improve the mobility of lower-limb amputees.

These graphs compare predictions made with the L-GoM (used to validate the model for predicting time to Alzheimer’s disease endpoints) with the actual outcomes.

Featured Neurology

·November 7, 2013·5 min read

New Method Predicts Time from Alzheimer’s Onset to Nursing Home and Death

Researchers have clinically validated a new method to predict the time it takes to enter full-time care in nursing homes or death for patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neuroscience

·November 7, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Identify Clue to Regrowing Nerve Cells

Researchers have identified a chain reaction which triggers the regrowth of some damaged nerve cell branches. The finding could someday help improve treatments for nerve injuries which can cause loss of sensation or paralysis.