Arterial spin labeling (ASL) and blood oxygen level–dependent (BOLD) imaging are two MRI methods that reveal different aspects of brain activity and blood flow. BOLD is widely used for functional ...

A study analyzing 1,154 children and adolescents breaks new ground in how to think about the growing diagnosis.

The researchers use a noninvasive tool called computer-assisted intravital microscopy – first developed at the University of ...

Not to ruin your high, but habitually smoking marijuana has been known to take a toll on the body. It can irritate the lungs, damage blood vessels and accelerate heart rate. Not to mention the ...

A brain scan can’t detect bipolar disorder. Mental health professionals typically use diagnostic interviews. Brain scans are still important for bipolar disorder research. MRI and CT scans can provide ...

Over the past few decades, neuroscientists and medical researchers worldwide have been trying to leverage available health ...

A new study has found that soft 3D-printed brain sensors can follow individual brain folds more closely than standard rigid ...

Our bodies change as we get older, and one undesirable result is that we become more vulnerable to age-related issues. Particularly, old age is characterized by a significant physical and mental ...

Researchers have unveiled ComSLI, the first technique to map dense nerve fibers in preserved brain tissue with micrometer precision, potentially transforming neuroscience research and education. The ...

MIT researchers found that chaotic laser light can transform into a precise, stable beam. This breakthrough enables much ...