Researchers may be closing in on a way to check athletes while they’re alive for signs of a degenerative brain […]
A doctor explains why your brain needs sleep
Have you ever noticed that everything is better after a good night’s sleep? In his excellent book, Why We Sleep, […]
GUINEA PIGS help people recover from catastrophic brain injuries
Stroking guinea pigs helps people recover from catastrophic brain injuries as scientists discover spending time with furry friends motivates patients […]
Childhood trauma has lasting effect on brain connectivity in patients with depression
A study lead by Penn Medicine researchers found that childhood trauma is linked to abnormal connectivity in the brain in […]
New hope for treating childhood brain cancer
There could be new treatments on the horizon for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG, a devastating form of brain […]
Grid cells create ‘treasure map’ in rat brain
Grid cells and place cells are specialized neurons that allow the brain to create a map of the outside world […]
Brain wave stimulation may improve Alzheimer’s symptoms
By exposing mice to a unique combination of light and sound, MIT neuroscientists have shown that they can improve cognitive […]
It’s not your fault—your brain is self-centered
You’re in the middle of a conversation and suddenly turn away because you heard your name. Don’t worry, you aren’t […]
Iron measurements with MRI reveal stroke’s impact on brain
A simple MRI method that measures iron content can provide a more comprehensive picture of the consequences of stroke-related damage […]
Three ways studying organic chemistry changes the brain
Academic learning is about gaining new knowledge and skill, but only recently has it been possible to see new knowledge […]