White Matter/Grey Matter

Study Provides Unprecedented View of Profound Brain Changes Over the Course of Pregnancy
A new brain imaging study of a single healthy 38-year-old woman has given neuroscientists an unprecedented view of the profound ways the brain changes during pregnancy. Among other things, the… Read More
Linkages Between White Matter Injuries in Multiple Sclerosis and Co-Occurring Depression Are Analyzed by Researchers
Research led by two BBRF grantees has shed important new light on the relationship between multiple sclerosis (MS) and major depression. In MS, the fatty myelin coating that protects nerve fibers in… Read More
Traumatic Experiences May Be Driving Force Behind Sleep Quality Disturbances in Veterans, Study Indicates
Newly published research highlights the significant impact of sleep disturbances on brain health in veterans diagnosed with PTSD who have also suffered mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Read More
Pregnancy-Related Brain Changes May Help New Mothers Prepare for and Bond With Their Children
Pregnancy is a time of profound changes in the female body, including the endocrine system—the system that secretes and regulates hormones. Changes in female sex hormones such as estrogen orchestrate… Read More
Evidence Links White Matter Patterns to Cognitive Performance in Bipolar Disorder
Doctors have observed that patients with bipolar disorder may suffer from cognitive dysfunction -- deficits in executive functioning, verbal learning and memory, attention, and processing speed –… Read More