Affecting over 50 million people, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and primarily occurs in people over
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‘Roadmaps’ of the brain reveal regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease
Much like a supply truck crossing the countryside, the misfolded proteins that damage neurons in Alzheimer’s disease travel the “roads”
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Childhood stress associated with early emergence of permanent molars
Early in her career neuroscientist Allyson Mackey began thinking about molars. As a researcher who studies brain development, she wanted
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Brain connections mean some people lack visual imagery
New research has revealed that people with the ability to visualize vividly have a stronger connection between their visual network
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Investigators examine brain tests of patients with COVID-19
In a Journal of Neuroimaging analysis of data obtained from 193 patients with COVID-19 who had brain and/or spine imaging
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Human brain replays new memories at 20 times the speed during waking rest
Neural replay during waking rest may contribute to memory consolidation of action sequences in humans, according to a study published
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Sophisticated brain models can predict language recovery in Hispanic stroke survivors
At Boston University, a team of researchers is working to better understand how language and speech is processed in the
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European Virtual Institute receives award to explore brain circuits that underlie emotional behavior
A Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network will explore the brain circuits that underlie emotional behavior thanks to funding of 4.5
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New algorithm could be an important step toward adaptive deep brain stimulation
By delivering small electrical pulses directly to the brain, deep brain stimulation (DBS) can ease tremors associated with Parkinson's disease
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Study reveals a novel neuronal code for spatial perception
The brain is often likened to a computer: its hardware – neurons organized in complex circuits, its software – a
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