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Finding unseen damage of traumatic brain injury

The soldier on the fringes of an explosion. The survivor of a car wreck. The football player who took yet another skull-rattling hit. Too often, only time can tell when a traumatic brain injury will leave ...

Neuroscience created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 3

Neuroscientists use statistical model to draft fantasy teams of neurons

This past weekend teams from the National Football League used statistics like height, weight and speed to draft the best college players, and in a few weeks, armchair enthusiasts will use similar measures ...

Neuroscience created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New study first to image concussion-related abnormal brain proteins in retired NFL players

Sports-related concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries have grabbed headlines in recent months, as the long-term damage they can cause becomes increasingly evident among both current and former athletes. ...

Neuroscience created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

The best wastewater treatment plants can't filter out superbug fragments

Even a very good wastewater treatment plant can't clean up fragments of superbugs -- bacteria that have developed a resistance to antibiotics -- and until now, almost no one has noticed.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Brain study hopes to help boxers deal with safety issues

Some days are better than others for Leon Spinks. At 58, he has dementia, difficulty maintaining balance and short-term memory impairment, says wife Brenda.

Health created Feb 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1