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More studies challenge the idea that Havana syndrome comes from foreign adversaries
Monday, March 18, 2024
Two new government studies found no unusual pattern of injury or illness in people with the mysterious cluster of symptoms known as Havana syndrome.
Domestic violence is now recognized as a leading cause of traumatic brain injury
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Domestic violence can leave a characteristic pattern of damage on the brain, with the potential for lasting damage as severe as that caused by sports and military blasts.
Researchers start studying traumatic brain injury from domestic violence
Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Researchers may one day be able to identify biomarkers that could indicate when a patient's brain is showing signs of assault, even when they themselves are unable or too afraid to report it.
Aging, memory and the presidency
Monday, February 12, 2024
Both President Biden and former President Trump have experienced public memory lapses. Experts say that's common for people of their age and not necessarily a sign of cognitive impairment or dementia.
New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's — but some aren't as accurate as others
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Now that there are drugs to treat Alzheimer's, blood tests to detect it will likely become an attractive, low-cost option to decide who can get treatment. Some tests are more accurate than others.
Scientists are using new technology to study the cells behind language comprehension
Friday, December 22, 2023
Our brains have a remarkable ability to take a mix of sounds and translate them into meaning. A team of scientists monitored the brain activity of people as they listened to English sentences.
Science has found new evidence of the causes of fainting
Saturday, December 09, 2023
A lot of people faint at some point in their lives for no clear medical reason. New research provides some explanation. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on December 6, 2023.)
Science has found new evidence of the causes of fainting
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
A lot of people faint at some point in their lives for no clear medical reason. New research provides some explanation.
A small study offers hope for people with traumatic brain injuries
Monday, December 04, 2023
A study suggests that deep brain stimulation can improve focus and attention in people recovering from a traumatic brain injury. This could offer a path for those living with debilitating impairments.
2 different brain circuits influence our taste for salt, study finds
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Two brain circuits help regulate salt intake: One adjusts salt cravings, the other determines whether we find salty food delicious or disgusting. (Story aired on ATC on Nov. 20, 2023.)
Two different brain circuits influence our taste for salt, study finds
Monday, November 20, 2023
Two different brain circuits help regulate salt intake, according to a study in the journal Cell. One adjusts salt cravings, the other determines whether we find salty food delicious or disgusting.
Scientists are beginning to understand how long COVID symptoms affect the brain
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Many symptoms of long COVID are related to the brain. Now scientists are beginning to understand why brain fog, fatigue, and pain can linger for years after a person was infected.
Pain, fatigue, fuzzy thinking: How long COVID disrupts the brain
Monday, November 13, 2023
The neurological symptoms of COVID can persist for years after an infection. Scientists are just beginning to understand why.
Scientists built the largest-ever map of the human brain. Here's what they found
Monday, October 16, 2023
A new atlas of the human brain could help explain abilities like language – and vulnerabilities, like Alzheimer's disease.
New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD
Saturday, October 14, 2023
An NIH-led effort to create an atlas of human brain cells will help researchers understand autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on October 12, 2023.)
New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD
Thursday, October 12, 2023
An NIH-led effort to create an atlas of human brain cells has identified more than 3,000 types of cells. The finding will help researchers understand disorders like autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia.
Pregnancy really does change the brain, study shows
Thursday, October 05, 2023
Scientists have shown how pregnancy hormones alter a brain circuit in mice. The finding helps explain how hormones induce maternal behavior in a range of mammals.
Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia
Monday, October 02, 2023
Researchers have identified 46 genes that can disrupt a process that is critical to early brain development. The finding could help scientists find new treatments for disorders including autism.
A new study shows how certain genes can cause brain disorders like autism
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Scientists have used brain organoids to show one way that genes associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder disrupt brain development.
Risk factor for Parkinson's discovered in genes from people of African descent
Sunday, September 24, 2023
An effort to diversify genetic studies has led to a discovery about Parkinson's disease in people of African descent.