Brain :: Bigger brain is smarter
When it comes to estimating the intelligence of various animal species, it may be as simple measuring overall brain size. In fact, making corrections for a species’ body size may be a mistake.
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West Nile virus :: UT Southwestern joins national clinical trial to uncover long-term effects of West Nile virus
UT Southwestern Medical Center has joined a national clinical trial to identify the long-term health effects of West Nile virus infection and to learn more about the disease’s progression, symptoms and mortality.
Stroke :: Significant differences in stroke prevalence among U.S. States and Territories
Stroke prevalence varies widely from state to state, with some states and U.S. territories having more than double the stroke prevalence of others, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Brain :: NIH study tracks brain development in some 500 children across US
Children appear to approach adult levels of performance on many basic cognitive and motor skills by age 11 or 12, according to a new study coordinated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Preterm Birth :: Commonly used drug offers promise for premature babies
Scientists have found evidence that the cox-2 inhibitor celecoxib, a common pain reliever used to treat arthritis, may offer a new way to reduce the risk of the most common cause of brain damage in babies born prematurely.
Psychology :: Emotional rollercoaster? Scientists examine affect across the lifespan
The Association for Psychological Science is proud to present Traversing the Dimensions of Emotion Across the Lifespan: From Affective Neuroscience to Social Inquiries at their 19th annual convention in Washington, DC.
Sleep :: Violent sleep disorder linked to a form of dementia
Mayo Clinic researchers and a group of international collaborators have discovered a correlation between an extreme form of sleep disorder and eventual onset of parkinsonism or dementia. The findings appear in the current issue of the journal Brain.
Brain :: UC Irvine researchers reveal first images of brain changes associated with memory
University of California, Irvine researchers have developed the first images of the physical changes in brain cells thought to underlie memory, a discovery that is already uncovering clues about memory loss linked to cognitive disorders.
Spinal Cancer :: New breakthrough treatment for spinal cancer patients at Mount Sinai
The Mount Sinai Medical Center is the only hospital in New York City using the Novalis Shaped Beam Surgery System on spinal cancer. Novalis is the most advanced Stereotactic Radiosurgery(SRS) technology available to treat cancer tumors in the spine.
Autism :: Exposure to mercury preservatives before birth is no higher in children with autism
The increase in the number of diagnosed cases of autism in recent years has sparked concern that environmental toxins may cause this complex disorder. A new study found, however, that exposure to Rh immune globulin preserved with mercury-containing thimerosal before birth was no higher for children with autism.