“It took an eternity until mathematicians finally invented zero as a number.” Perhaps that’s no surprise given that the concept can be difficult for the brain to grasp. It takes children longer to ...

According to a survey published in March, 87% of Americans are concerned about age-related memory loss and a decline in brain function ... compared to those with normal blood pressure.

Once you get those numbers you might be wondering what’s normal for your age ― and according to the Heart Research Institute, “normal blood pressure varies from person to person” and by ...

When UAB investigators are interested in carrying out state-of-the-art experiments and analyses to examine brain and body anatomy and function, they come to the Research MRI Core, one of 15 core ...

Summary: Researchers have developed a machine learning model that upgrades 3T MRI images to mimic the higher-resolution 7T MRI, providing enhanced detail for detecting brain abnormalities. The ...

To face the difficulties of aging with mental clarity intact, it is helpful to be aware of the typical processes of brain aging and to take proactive measures to preserve cognitive health.

particularly in the brain. Most clinical MRI exams in the U.S. are performed with 1.5T or 3T MRI systems. As recently as 2022, the National Institutes of Health documented only about 100 7T MRI ...

As the study participants all had brain tumors surgically removed prior to their MRI imaging, Segil also noted they may have glymphatic systems that are different to healthy people. “I would ...

You will develop an understanding of cognitive sciences and neurosciences, exploring how mechanisms at the molecular, cellular, network, and system levels influence normal brain function and disease.