Brain and nerve disorders
Discovery provides new way to see brain cells in action
Minnesota researchers have discovered a novel way to assess the dynamic interactions of brain networks acting in synchrony on a millisecond-by-millisecond basis.
All the president's kin
Did Abraham Lincoln have ataxia? New research sheds light on this neurological disease — and on a piece of American history.
Unforgettable discoveries
The causes of Alzheimer's disease have baffled scientists for generations. Now Minnesota researchers are finding clues that could lead to a cure.
Addicted to gambling? New pill shows promise
A study led by a University of Minnesota researcher shows promising results for those with compulsive gambling.
$5.8 million grant to establish research consortium
A major new grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will allow University of Minnesota scientists to form an innovative research collaboration to investigate the link between the nervous system and cardiovascular disease.
$28 million gift to fund schizophrenia research and treatment
The Minnesota Medical Foundation recently recorded one of the largest gifts ever received by the University: a $28 million gift for the benefit of the Medical School's Department of Psychiatry.
Breakthrough research holds promise for treating Alzheimer's
For the first time, University of Minnesota researchers have figured out a way to reverse memory loss in mice with dementia — a breakthrough discovery that offers hope to the more than 4 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease.
The aging brain and Alzheimer's disease
A number of University projects are aimed at preventing early memory deficit, treating symptoms, and providing better care for those in need.
Branching out
"The Department of Neuroscience is thriving," says department head Timothy J. Ebner, M.D., Ph.D. In this Web-exclusive article, learn about three research projects focused on understanding how the brain works.
Bringing light to mental illness
University researchers are exploring the brain's structure and connectivity through high-field magnetic resonance imaging in an effort to better understand and treat schizophrenia.
Duluth medical volunteers visit 58 public schools to promote brain awareness
Student, faculty, and staff volunteers from the Medical School–Duluth visited 144 classrooms across Minnesota as part of Brain Awareness Week 2005.
University hires world leader in developmental psychopathology
Dante Cicchetti, Ph.D., is joining the University of Minnesota faculty this fall in a dual appointment in the Medical School's Department of Psychiatry and the Institute of Child Development in the College of Education and Human Development.
Regaining control of Parkinson's disease
University neurosurgeons have been pioneering the development of deep brain stimulation since the late 1990s. Today it is a life-changing option for those with advanced symptoms.
The sleep link
Two alumni physicians at the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center were the first to document a rare sleep disorder known as RBD. Now they want to know why so many with RBD go on to develop Parkinson's disease.