What can babies teach us about brain development?
A lot of brain development happens early in life, but researchers don't have a strong understanding of how a baby's brain develops while they're awake.
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Nervous System: News and Research on Neural Pathways
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Early brain differences may explain sex-specific risks for addiction
The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine. The investigators found that children with a family history of substance ...
Nov 21, 2025
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The profound yet hidden effects of neglect on white matter structures in the brains of children
When we think of child abuse, physical violence or emotional cruelty often comes to mind first. However, the most common form of maltreatment is actually much quieter: neglect.
Aug 29, 2025
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Polarized light imaging enhances accuracy of deep brain stimulation
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a widely used surgical treatment for neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and obsessive–compulsive disorder. The procedure involves implanting electrodes into ...
Jul 29, 2025
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From injury to agony: Scientists discover brain pathway that turns pain into suffering
Pain isn't just a physical sensation—it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a fleeting injury into long-term suffering.
Jul 9, 2025
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Resilience emerges a key factor in reducing emotional distress in girls with juvenile fibromyalgia
Juvenile fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that mainly affects adolescent girls. A study led by the University of Barcelona shows that resilience—the ability to cope adaptively with adversity—does not reduce the physical ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Grip strength gives researchers a new handle on psychosis
Psychosis often begins not with characteristic disturbances of the mind—delusions like paranoia or hallucinations—but with disturbances in the way we move our body. For researchers like Indiana University Assistant Professor ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Boredom gets a bad rap. But science says it can actually be good for us
We have all experienced boredom—that feeling of waning interest or decreased mental stimulation. Eventually we lose focus, we disengage. Time seems to pass slowly, and we may even start to feel restless. Whether it be watching ...
May 20, 2025
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Binocular vision is crucial for assessing threats and effective survival, mouse study suggests
Having two eyes is crucial to escaping danger, according to a new study conducted by an international team of researchers.
Mar 10, 2025
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Advanced brain imaging technique could better tailor stroke rehabilitation
A new Georgetown University Medical Center study exploring a new brain imaging technique is bringing stroke experts a step closer to better tailoring rehabilitation.
Mar 4, 2025
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