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Jan 21, 2016 11:53 PM EST

Researchers Examine Why Alzheimer's Targets Certain Parts Of The Brain

Previous studies show that Alzheimer's disease (AD) targets large networks in the brain that contribute to memories. However, researchers are still uncertain how this relates to misfolded proteins seen by pathologists at autopsy.

Apr 08, 2015 01:39 PM EDT

Here's Why White Matter Damage May Cause Issues With Emotional Processing

Researchers at the Kessler Foundation have now linked the inability to recognize certain facial affects with white matter damage following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This could potentially be the first step in understanding emotional deficits that are linked to patterns of white matter damage a...