Brain

Memory-loss man case ‘like nothing we have ever seen before’
Jul 14 15


“One of our reasons for writing up this individual’s case was that we had never seen anything like this before in our assessment clinics,… Memory-loss man case ‘like nothing we have ever seen before’   

 

Norepinephrine aids brain in sorting complex auditory signals
Jun 25 15


For neuroscientists studying the intricate mechanisms of hearing in the brain’s auditory cortex, a major question has been how a listener can focus in… Norepinephrine aids brain in sorting complex auditory signals   

 

Fructose produces less rewarding sensations in the brain
Jun 25 15


Fructose not only results in a lower level of satiety, it also stimulates the reward system in the brain to a lesser degree than… Fructose produces less rewarding sensations in the brain   

 

Researchers question what happens in the brain when we think
Jun 25 15


New research from Lund University in Sweden questions the prevailing doctrine on how the brain absorbs and processes information. The idea that the brain… Researchers question what happens in the brain when we think   

 

Interactions between cortical and subcortical regions important in hypersensitivity in ASD
Jun 11 15


The increased interaction between cortical and subcortical brain regions highlights the central role of hypersensitivity and other sensory symptoms in defining Autism Spectrum Disorder… Interactions between cortical and subcortical regions important in hypersensitivity in ASD   

 

Impact of insecticides on the cognitive development of 6-year-old children
Jun 10 15


In an article published in the journal Environment International, researchers from Inserm (Inserm Unit 1085 - IRSET, the Institute of Research in Environmental and… Impact of insecticides on the cognitive development of 6-year-old children   

 

Cannabis Harms Brain, Imaging Shows
Jun 09 15


The heavy, long-term use of cannabis is associated with negative changes in parts of the brain not previously implicated, and is linked to deficits… Cannabis Harms Brain, Imaging Shows   

 

Effect of Statins on Memory Loss Remains Uncertain
Jun 09 15


A study involving nearly half a million statin users and the same number of nonusers failed to determine whether statin drugs harm memory.

Although… Effect of Statins on Memory Loss Remains Uncertain   

 

In search of memory storage
Jun 03 15


The hippocampus plays a crucial role in memory formation. However, it is not yet fully understood in what way that brain structure’s individual regions… In search of memory storage   

 

Academic struggles more common in children with epilepsy who have brain surgery
Jun 02 15


A new study by a University of Toronto Mississauga researcher has taken the first-ever look at the academic outcomes of children with epilepsy who… Academic struggles more common in children with epilepsy who have brain surgery   

 

Obese teens’ brains unusually susceptible to food commercials, Dartmouth study finds
May 22 15


A Dartmouth study finds that TV food commercials disproportionately stimulate the brains of overweight teen-agers, including the regions that control pleasure, taste and -… Obese teens’ brains unusually susceptible to food commercials, Dartmouth study finds   

 

‘Insufficient evidence’ on degenerative brain disease in athletes
May 20 15


Available research does not support the contention that athletes are uniquely at risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) or other neurodegenerative disorders, according to… ‘Insufficient evidence’ on degenerative brain disease in athletes   

 

Concussion in former NFL players related to brain changes later in life, UTSW study finds
May 18 15


In the first study of its kind, former National Football League (NFL) players who lost consciousness due to concussion during their playing days showed… Concussion in former NFL players related to brain changes later in life, UTSW study finds   

 

Researchers discover new ways to shut down signals involved in brain diseases
May 15 15


A research team based at the University of Eastern Finland and the Turku Centre for Biotechnology have found new ways to block a pathway… Researchers discover new ways to shut down signals involved in brain diseases   

 

Brain chemical may offer new clues in treating chronic pain
May 06 15


A chemical in the brain typically associated with cognition, movement and reward-motivation behavior—among others—may also play a role in promoting chronic pain, according to… Brain chemical may offer new clues in treating chronic pain   

 

How noise changes the way the brain gets information
May 05 15


Cells that relay information from the ear to the brain can change in significant ways in response to the noise level in the environment.

How noise changes the way the brain gets information   
 

Late-night snacking: It it your brain’s fault?
May 05 15


After gobbling the fourth Oreo in a row while bathed in refrigerator light, have you ever thought, “That wasn’t enough,” and then proceeded to… Late-night snacking: It it your brain’s fault?   

 

Green tea extract and exercise hinder progress of Alzheimer’s disease in mice
May 05 15


According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may affect as many as 5.5 million Americans. Scientists currently are seeking treatments… Green tea extract and exercise hinder progress of Alzheimer’s disease in mice   

 

Ontario adults who reported a TBI also reported more road rage than people who did not have a TBI
May 05 15


Ontario adult drivers who say they have experienced at least one traumatic brain injury in their lifetime also report significantly higher incidents of serious… Ontario adults who reported a TBI also reported more road rage than people who did not have a TBI   

 

Brain-injured patients need therapies based on cognitive neuroscience
Apr 29 15


Patients with traumatic brain injuries are not benefiting from recent advances in cognitive neuroscience research - and they should be, scientists report in a… Brain-injured patients need therapies based on cognitive neuroscience   

 

Study finds cardiorespiratory fitness contributes to successful brain aging
Apr 27 15


Cardiorespiratory fitness may positively impact the structure of white matter in the brains of older adults. These results suggest that exercise could be prescribed… Study finds cardiorespiratory fitness contributes to successful brain aging   

 

Study finds major vascular anomalies in the brains of people with Huntington’s disease
Apr 16 15


An international study led by researchers from Université Laval and CHU de Québec-Université Laval has identified significant vascular changes in the brains of people… Study finds major vascular anomalies in the brains of people with Huntington’s disease   

 

Brain imaging changes in individuals with Down’s may help advance Alzheimer’s trials
Apr 14 15


Researchers have characterized three different brain imaging changes in individuals with Down syndrome, who are at very high risk for development of Alzheimer’s disease,… Brain imaging changes in individuals with Down’s may help advance Alzheimer’s trials   

 

Age-related changes in the brain can have significant impact on individuals, society
Apr 14 15


Gradual and variable change in mental functions that occurs naturally as people age, not as part of a neurological disease such as Alzheimer’s disease,… Age-related changes in the brain can have significant impact on individuals, society   

 

Retired football players exhibit similar signs of degenerative brain condition, scans reveal
Apr 07 15


Using an innovative new imaging technique, researchers from the University of California-Los Angeles have found “strikingly similar” patterns of abnormal protein deposits in the… Retired football players exhibit similar signs of degenerative brain condition, scans reveal   

 
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