Researchers using MRI have found that iron accumulation in the outer layer of the brain is associated with cognitive deterioration…
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High-resolution PET/CT assesses brain stem function in patients with hearing impairment
Novel, fully digital, high-resolution positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging of small brain stem nuclei can provide clinicians with valuable…
How associative fear memory is formed in the brain
How does the brain form “fear memory” that links a traumatic event to a particular situation? A pair of researchers…
Rejuvenating the immune system supports brain repair after injury
Researchers have identified a major shift in how to treat brain injuries, after rejuvenating immune cells to support the repair…
Understanding how the brain predicts could make treating autism easier
Our brains make our lives easier by predicting what will happen next based on previous experiences. But what happens when…
7 things you (probably) never knew about your body, from the natural painkiller in your saliva to how many calories your brain burns
Bill Bryson's book "The Body: A Guide For Occupants" is a tour of the fascinating and bizarre ways the human…
A weak heart also damages the brain
If the heart pumps too little blood into the body, the brain is usually not adequately supplied with oxygen. Until…
Does the brain trick you into thinking food tastes better on Thanksgiving? It’s complicated.
Turkey that’s often bland and accompanied with cranberry sauce from a can? Stuffing yourself with food until you’re set to…
MRI reveals brain damage in obese teens
Researchers using MRI have found signs of damage that may be related to inflammation in the brains of obese adolescents,…
One hand and two hemispheres: How both sides of the brain get involved post-amputation
Psychologists have shown, for the first time, how our brains’ plasticity and ability to adapt, extends across both sides of…