NCRR

A brain-mapping study of patients with schizophrenia has found that areas associated with the ability to imitate are impaired, providing new support for the theory that deficits in this basic cognitive skill may underlie the profound difficulty with social interactions that characterize the disorder. Read More

Even relatively low levels of in utero alcohol exposure impact fetal brain development, and the effects last into adulthood, study finds. Read More

Two newly identified gene variants linked to breast cancer may aid in predicting disease risk and targeting screening and prevention strategies. Read More

Deep brain stimulation used to treat Parkinson’s disease may impair some aspects of language processing, a recent study suggests. Read More

Children with stomach troubles grow up to be anxious adolescents and young adults, according to a recent study. Read More

A newer version of an old class of blood pressure lowering drugs may offer advantages for obese patients with metabolic syndrome. Read More

In addition to limited health care resources, biological factors may play a role in the poor survival of children with a common kidney cancer in developing nations. Read More

New information about signaling pathways involved in colorectal cancer could aid in assessing prognosis and identifying new therapeutic targets for the disease. Read More

Some patients may need a combo of medications to combat a condition that causes dizziness. Read More

ResearchMatch.org is a web-based registry that is connecting participants and researchers for clinical studies. Read More