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Key Protein Responsible for Controlling Nerve Cell Protection Discovered
April 22, 2012 — A key protein, which may be activated to protect nerve cells from damage during heart failure or epileptic seizure, has been found to regulate the transfer of information between nerve cells in the ... > full story -
New Stem Cell Found in Brain: Finding Could Be Key to Developing Methods to Heal and Repair Brain Injury and Disease
April 20, 2012 — Researchers have discovered a new stem cell in the adult brain. These cells can proliferate and form several different cell types -- most importantly, they can form new brain cells. Scientists hope ... > full story -
Distinct 'God Spot' in the Brain Does Not Exist, Study Shows
April 19, 2012 — Scientists have speculated that the human brain features a "God spot," one distinct area of the brain responsible for spirituality. Now, researchers have completed research that indicates ... > full story -
Breaking Point: When Does Head Trauma in Sports Lead to Memory Loss?
April 18, 2012 — A new study suggests there may be a starting point at which blows to the head or other head trauma suffered in combat sports start to affect memory and thinking abilities and can lead to chronic ... > full story -
Mechanical Tissue Resuscitation Technology Shows Promise Preventing Cell Death
April 16, 2012 — Researchers seeking a successful treatment for traumatic brain injury have found that the size and extent of damaged tissue can be reduced by using a new device to prevent cell ... > full story -
Football-Related Catastrophic Brain Injuries on the Rise
April 16, 2012 — Catastrophic brain injuries associated with full-contact football appear to be rising, especially among high school students, according to a new ... > full story -
Wildlife Thriving After Nuclear Disaster? Radiation from Chernobyl and Fukushima Nuclear Accidents Not as Harmful to Wildlife as Feared
April 11, 2012 — Radiation from the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear accidents may not have been as harmful to wildlife as previously ... > full story -
New MRI Technique May Predict Progress of Dementias
April 10, 2012 — A new technique for analyzing brain images offers the possibility of using magnetic resonance imaging to predict the rate of progression and physical path of many degenerative brain diseases, report ... > full story -
Brain-Injury Data Used to Map Intelligence in the Brain
April 10, 2012 — Scientists report that they have mapped the physical architecture of intelligence in the brain. This is one of the largest and most comprehensive analyses so far of the brain structures vital to ... > full story -
Antioxidant May Disrupt Alzheimer's Disease Process
April 10, 2012 — Alzheimer's disease (AD) is now the sixth leading cause of death among Americans, affecting nearly 1 in 8 people over the age of 65. There is currently no treatment that alters the course of this ... > full story
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