Autism: Brain wiring explains missed vocal cues to emotion

Not perceiving emotional tones of voice is a key social challenge for children with autism. New research indicates the cause.

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 11, 2023 ~10 min

Autism: Brain wiring explains missed vocal cues to emotion

Not perceiving emotional tones of voice is a key social challenge for children with autism. New research indicates the cause.

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 11, 2023 ~10 min


At-home brain test may predict viral illness risk

A new study shows "one's cognitive performance before exposure to a respiratory virus can predict the severity of the infection."

Kat McAlpine-Boston • futurity
Jan. 9, 2023 ~6 min

Team pinpoints genetic cause of late-onset ataxia

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown genetic cause of the neurodegenerative disease late-onset cerebellar ataxia.

McGill University • futurity
Jan. 9, 2023 ~5 min

Newfound part of the brain acts as shield and watchdog

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown part of the brain's anatomy: A protective barrier that watches for infection.

Mark Michaud-Rochester • futurity
Jan. 6, 2023 ~7 min

Blood test detects marker of Alzheimer’s neurodegeneration

A new test needs only a blood sample to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration, researchers report.

Anastasia Gorelova-Pittsburgh • futurity
Jan. 3, 2023 ~7 min

Trouble with ambient noise? Could be brain cells firing

In experiments, old mice were less capable than young mice of "turning off" certain actively firing brain cells in the midst of ambient noise.

Vanessa Wasta-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Dec. 28, 2022 ~6 min

Brain boost gets rats adjusted to hearing implants faster

Some people with cochlear implants respond better to treatment than others. How the brain adjusts to new circumstances may explain why.

Shira Polan-NYU • futurity
Dec. 22, 2022 ~6 min


Neuromarker indicates craving for food and drug

Researchers report the discovery of a neuromarker, or stable brain pattern, that indicates drug and food cravings.

Yale • futurity
Dec. 20, 2022 ~7 min

Dark therapy may treat lazy eye

New research investigates the mechanisms that underlie a treatment for patients with amblyopia, also known as "lazy eye."

Jocelyn Duffy-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
Dec. 19, 2022 ~5 min

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