Neuroimaging – News and Features

Five years after SARS-CoV-2 first surfaced in Wuhan, China, researchers are still trying to understand long COVID. In this article, discover the latest research investigating the lasting impact of the virus on brain function.

A study of over 1,000 young adults reveals that heavy cannabis use reduces brain activity in key areas associated with working memory, including the prefrontal cortex. Both recent and lifetime use showed significant impacts on cognition.

A study reveals brain biomarkers PAF and CME can predict pain sensitivity and chronic pain risk with 88% accuracy. The findings could enable personalized treatment and prevent transitions from acute to chronic pain.

A study identifies the P2X7 receptor as a driver of post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) following brain injuries. Blocking the receptor reduced brain hyperexcitability and damage in models.

Researchers have developed a new electrically active biomaterial that can be transplanted into the body to improve recovery following central nervous system injuries. The material acts as a scaffold that also provides electrical stimulation.

Researchers at Waseda University used EEG to map brain activity during thermal perception, identifying ten cortical regions activated by hot and cold sensations. The study highlights the right hemisphere’s prominent role in processing temperature.

Researchers developed a brain-computer interface allowing a paralyzed individual to control a virtual quadcopter by thinking about finger movements. The study demonstrates the potential for fine motor control restoration.

People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new research.

Washington University researchers found that sickle cell disease causes brains to appear 14 years older than their actual age, even without stroke. Economic deprivation also accelerates brain aging by seven years in healthy individuals.

A study reveals how music with rapid modulations enhances focus and attentional brain networks. Using EEG and MRI scans, researchers found this music stimulates natural brain rhythms, improving attention, especially in individuals with ADHD.