Tag: brainresearch

May 29, 2026
Education
Brain Research Foundation

Causes, Symptoms, and the Latest Neuroscience Research of Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is one of the most significant genetic contributors to intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder in the world — yet it remains widely misunderstood, underfunded, and under-researched. For the families living with this diagnosis, the research gaps are not ...

April 28, 2026
Education
Brain Research Foundation

How Physical Contact Affects the Brain, Stress, and Emotional Recovery

Therapeutic touch — the deliberate use of physical contact to support health and wellbeing — is not a wellness trend. It is a biological mechanism, deeply embedded in the architecture of the human brain. When skin meets skin, a cascade of neurological events unfolds: stress hormones d...

March 2, 2026
Brain Knowledge 101
Brain Research Foundation

Navigating Mental Health Recovery

For decades, the prevailing medical model viewed mental health through the lens of deficit-identifying what was “broken” within the neural circuitry of the brain. However, through the lens of the Brain Research Foundation (BRF), a more sophisticated narrative has emerged. It is a narr...

February 24, 2026
Brain Knowledge 101
Brain Research Foundation

How The Brain’s Immune Cells Shape Brain Health Throughout The Lifespan

March 11, 2026, the Brain Research Foundation hosted one of its most anticipated lunchtime lectures of the year. Dr. Lindsay DeBaise, Ph.D., joined us over Zoom to explore a topic that sits at the heart of modern neuroscience: the role of microglia the brain’s own immune cells in shaping br...

January 30, 2026
Brain Knowledge 101
Brain Research Foundation

How BRF Seed Funding Is Advancing Brain Research & Better Sleep

For millions of people, a good night’s sleep feels increasingly out of reach. Poor sleep affects memory, mood, mental health, and long-term brain function. Over time, chronic sleep disruption increases the risk of cognitive decline, depression, and neurological disease. Yet despite its impo...

December 15, 2025
Brain Knowledge 101
Brain Research Foundation

How Neuroscience is Building the Future of Non-Addictive Opioid Treatment

The global opioid addiction crisis has remained one of the most urgent public health issues in 2025, and now that we are going into the new year, it requires attention now more than ever. For decades, the primary tool for severe opioid treatment has been the opioid itself, creating a devastating ...

September 30, 2025
Education
Brain Research Foundation

Neurological Symptoms of Concussion: Signs, Effects & Recovery | BRF Insights

What Are the Neurological Symptoms of a Concussion? Executive summary: A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that disrupts normal brain function, often due to a blow or sudden jolt to the head. Neurological symptoms of concussion can include headaches, dizziness, confusion, memory lapses,...

May 30, 2025
Education
Brain Research Foundation

All You Need to Know About Anorexia Nervosa

This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. The mirror can be a deceptive tool, especially for someone grappling with Anorexia Nervosa. What starts as a desire for control or an attempt to achieve an idealized body shape can quickly spiral int...

May 23, 2025
Education
Brain Research Foundation

All You Need to Know About Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder that affects a person’s development, learning, and behavior. It’s the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. Symptoms: Physical features: Inheritance: FXS is inherited in an X-linked dominant pattern. This means tha...

April 10, 2025
Education
Brain Research Foundation

All You Need to Know About Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive and persistent worry, fear, and nervousness that can significantly interfere with daily life. Types: There are several different types of anxiety disorders, including: Symptoms: Common sym...

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