Non-Concussive Head Hits Influence the Brain’s Microstructure
Non-Concussive Head Hits Influence the Brain’s Microstructure
Comparing the brain scans of high-impact rugby players with those of athletes in noncontact sports, such as rowing and swimming, revealed tiny, yet significant, differences in the brain’s white matter.
Comparing the brain scans of high-impact rugby players with those of athletes in noncontact sports, such as rowing and swimming, revealed tiny, yet significant, differences in the brain’s white matter.
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Image of the Day: Rainbow Matter
The Scientist | Aug 14, 2017 | 1 min read
Using diffusion-weighted tractography, scientists can produce a detailed image of the minute neural fibers within a mouse brain.