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·April 30, 2014·6 min read

In Recognizing Speech Sounds, the Brain Does Not Work the Way a Computer Does

A new study could lead to better understanding of how brain processes are disrupted in patients with aphasia.

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·April 29, 2014·3 min read

Model Sheds New Light on Sports Related Brain Injuries

Researchers provide new insights into behavioral problems which occur due to repeated blows to the head.

This shows MRI images from a neurotypical control (left) and an adult with complete agenesis of the corpus callosum (right).

Autism Featured Neurology

·April 29, 2014·4 min read

An Autism Connection

A new study links agenesis of the corpus callosum with high incidences of autism.

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·April 29, 2014·4 min read

Research Sees Overlap in Altered Genes Found in Schizophrenia, Autism and Intellectual Disability

Malfunctions in some of the same genes contribute to the pathology or some cases of schizophrenia, autism and intellectual disability.

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·April 29, 2014·5 min read

Tell-Tail MRI Image Diagnosis for Parkinson’s Disease

A new neuroimaging study identifies a 'swallow tail' like appearance in the substantia nigra as an early sign of Parkinson's disease.

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·April 29, 2014·6 min read

Brain Tumor Cells Penetrated by Tiny, Degradable Particles Carrying Genetic Instructions

Researchers report they have been able to create tiny, biodegradable nanoparticles which are able to carry DNA to brain cancer cells in mice.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·April 28, 2014·3 min read

Overlooked Cells Hold Keys to Brain Organization and Disease

Researchers report malfunctioning astrocytes could contribute to neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS.

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Autism Featured Psychology

·April 28, 2014·4 min read

Oxytocin Promotes Social Behavior in Infant Rhesus Monkeys

According to a new study, oxytocin appears to increase social behaviors in newborn rhesus monkeys.

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·April 28, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Create Circuit Board Modeled on the Human Brain

Researchers have developed faster and more energy efficient microchips based on the human brain. The technology offers greater possibilities for advances in robotic and understanding of the human brain.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·April 27, 2014·2 min read

Researchers Discover a Key Regulator in the Pacemakers of Brain and Heart

Researchers discover T-type channels can shift from using calcium ions to sodium ions to generate electrochemical signals, because of an outer shield of amino acids.