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This is a brain slide with a giant cell glioblastoma brain cancer tumor.

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·September 20, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Identify a Switch Which Controls Growth of Most Aggressive Brain Tumor Cells

The RIP1 protein can either protect or destroy brain tumors, a new study suggests.

This image shows lead researcher, Stephen LaConte sitting in front of the fMRI machine.

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·September 20, 2013·4 min read

Covert Operations: Your Brain Digitally Remastered for Clarity of Thought

Neurofeedback which enhances the signal-to-noise ratio of brain activity, could have positive implication for rehabilitation following brain injury.

This image shows ortical and hippocampal neuronal activity during νC state. The caption best describes the image.

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·September 19, 2013·4 min read

Coma: Researchers Observe Never Before Detected Brain Activity

Researchers observe brain activity beyond a flat line EEG in human patients with extreme deep hypoxic comas.

This is Sir William Richard Gower's famous Parkinson's disease sketch.

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·September 18, 2013·2 min read

Blood Biomarker Could Mark Severe Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Researchers discover a blood biomarker which could predict severe cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson's disease.

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·September 18, 2013·3 min read

E-Readers Could Make Reading Easier for Those with Dyslexia

E-readers configured to show only a few words per line can help improve reading comprehension and speed for those with dyslexia, a new study finds.

This is an illustration of a male Drosophila melanogaster.

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·September 18, 2013·2 min read

Shining Light on Neurodegenerative Pathway

Researchers have identified a possible molecular pathway which could be the of cause a number of neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington's disease and ALS.

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·September 17, 2013·4 min read

Mental Fog with Tamoxifen is Real, Scientists Find Possible Antidote

Researchers confirm the mental fogginess produced as a result of taking the cancer drug tamoxifen, is real. They have also discovered an existing drug compound which appears to counteract the effects of this medication.

This illustration shows the main symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

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·September 10, 2013·4 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Appears to Originate in Different Part of Brain than Long Believed

Important clues about the causes of MS could be found in gray matter, a new study suggests.

This picture shows a middle cerebral artery bifurcation aneurysm.

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·September 9, 2013·4 min read

Hypertensive Smoking Women Have Higher Risk of Fatal Brain Bleeding

A long term population based study helps shed light on those most at risk for SAH.

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·August 21, 2013·2 min read

Playing Video Games Can Boost Brain Power

Fast-paced, real time strategy video games can help train the brain to become more agile and improve strategic thinking, a new study finds.

This is a PET scan of a person with Alzheimer's.

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·August 19, 2013·4 min read

Copper Identified as Culprit in Alzheimer’s Disease

New research suggests copper could be one of the main environmental factors which can trigger the onset and enhance the progression of Alzheimer's disease.