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Study reveals ways in which 40Hz sensory stimulation may preserve brain’s ‘white matter’

Scientists report that gamma frequency light and sound stimulation preserves myelination in mouse models and reveal molecular mechanisms that may underlie the benefit.

Study shows new, more precise way to deliver medicine to the brain

Researchers have discovered a more accurate and timely way to deliver life-saving drug therapies to the brain, laying the groundwork for more effective treatment of brain tumors and other neurological diseases. Investigators used an electric field to i…

Advanced MRI scans help identify one in three concussion patients with ‘hidden disease’

Offering patients with concussion a type of brain scan known as diffusion tensor imaging MRI could help identify the one in three people who will experience persistent symptoms that can be life changing, say researchers.

Classical music lifts our mood by synchronizing our ‘extended amygdala’

Whether Bach, Beethovan, or Mozart, it’s widely recognized that classical music can affect a person’s mood. Scientists use brainwave measurements and neural imaging techniques to show how Western classical music elicits its positive effects on the brai…

Imaging technique uncovers protein abnormality in motor neurone disease

Researchers have used a new technique to identify pathological abnormalities associated with motor neurone disease.

Studying how serotonin alters locust’s sense of smell

Researchers study the role of serotonin in altering odor driven behavioral and neural responses in locusts.

Better understanding cerebral palsy pain types could lead to better treatment

Pain management is a crucial part of the disease’s care, but little is understood about how to manage it properly.

Noninvasive measurement of gene expression at target locations in the brain

Bioengineers have developed a noninvasive tool to measure gene expression and gene therapy delivery in specific brain regions using ultrasound.

Memory loss in aging and dementia: Dendritic spine head diameter predicts memory in old age

Over the course of life, memory fades with varying degrees, robbing older people of the ability to recollect personal experiences. This progressive, nearly inevitable process has long been hypothesized as a consequence of nature’s removal of dendritic …

Cocaine discovery could pave way for treatment for substance abuse

Cocaine binds to a specific transporter in the brain that is responsible for regulating dopamine levels. Researchers have studied and described the process, producing new knowledge that may bring us a step closer to designing a drug for cocaine abuse.