In our Summer issue, stories include:
Imaging Reveals Alzheimer’s Clues both Before and After Disease Develops—Signs of Alzheimer’s may be detectable years before symptoms emerge. New brain imaging techniques and other approaches are giving scientists new insight into disease risk and may one day help them start treatment earlier and develop better methods.
Safer than Marijuana, a Natural Chemical Strengthens Memories—A chemical in the amygdala that stimulates the same receptors as marijuana, but more safely, is involved in shoring up highly emotional memories, evidence shows.
Brain Training May Help Stroke Victims Recover Vision—A form of visual therapy that employs computer exercises may help restore some vision to patients who lost sight as a result of stroke. Some researchers are skeptical that the patients were truly blind, however.
‘Neuroeducation’ Emerges as Insights into Brain Development, Learning Abilities Grow—As scientists learn more about how the brain grows and learns, universities are developing programs to translate those insights into practical classroom strategies.
And in News from the Frontier: REM sleep stimulates creativity; an active brain and body help maintain cognitive function; synchronized brain waves focus attention; and an animal model gives insight into antidepressants.
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