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Hundreds of cubes of human brain tissue help scientists to chart the energy-making capabilities of various brain regions.

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A baby with a medically fragile condition finally got to go home Thursday after spending nearly a year at Blythedale Children's Hospital.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) involves implanting electrodes in the brain that emit electrical pulses to alleviate symptoms. The electrodes remain inside the brain connected to a battery implanted ...

Infant brain damage may be caused by medical malpractice or negligence. In some cases, brain damage at birth is immediately noticeable, while it may take longer to notice an issue in other children.

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ONE in 10 babies in Malaysia are born with some form of birth defect or pre-birth medical condition. And most often, their parents are unable to afford corrective surgery. Compassion for the ones ...

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Scientists at UBC have discovered a new type of brain cell, called ovoid cells, which play a key role in object recognition memory. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for memory-related ...

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