Detecting Autism Early
New techniques could diagnose autism in babies, enabling more effective treatment while the brain is most malleable
Stories by Ulrich Kraft
Train Your Brain
Mental exercises with neurofeedback may ease symptoms of attention-deficit disorder, epilepsy and depression--and even boost cognition in healthy brains
Rhythm and Blues
Abnormal sleeping patterns characterize an array of neuropsychiatric diseases, but resetting the body's clock may alleviate some symptoms
Detecting Autism Early
New techniques could diagnose autism in babies, enabling more effective treatment while the brain is most malleable
Natural High
The brain produces its own "marijuana-like" chemicals to protect neurons, and researchers hope to exploit these compounds to ease anxiety, obesity and addiction
Burned Out
Your job is extremely fulfilling. It is also extremely demanding--and you feel overwhelmed. You are not alone
Train Your Brain
Mental exercises with neurofeedback may ease symptoms of attention-deficit disorder, epilepsy and depression--and even boost cognition in healthy brains
Mending the Spinal Cord
Researchers are finding ways to help nerves regenerate, and hope for therapies is growing
Lighten Up
Seasonal affective disorder—the winter blues—can be lifted with bright light, as long as treatment is timed properly
Unleashing Creativity
Moments of brilliance arise from complex cognitive processes. Piece by piece, researchers are uncovering the secrets of creative thinking
