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Brain American Brain Tumor Association 
 The site for this independent organization offers "information about brain tumors, treatment options, clinical trials and living with a brain tumor." The section "Tumor & Treatment Info" includes "A Primer of Brain Tumors," which describes parts of the brain, statistics on brain tumors, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, information about seizures, questions to ask doctors, and much more. http://www.abta.org/ Topics: The Human Body Last updated May 26, 2008 Brain Connection
Using accessible language, this site provides information about current research into the brain and how it learns and develops. While aimed at the educational community, anyone interested in the brain will find the columns, interviews, and news items informative. Also included are image galleries, optical illusions, brain teasers, and Web broadcasts of a weekly public radio program, "The Infinite Mind." http://www.brainconnection.com/ Topics: The Human Body Last updated Apr 4, 2001 Comparative Mammalian Brain Collections
A searchable collection of "photographs of brains of over 100 different species of mammals (including humans) representing 17 mammalian orders." Also browsable by common or scientific name. Specimens are variously viewable whole, in sections, and/or on all sides utilizing QuickTime. There is also information about brain evolution, how animals are obtained, how specimens are prepared, and why this research is important. http://brainmuseum.org/ Topics: The Human Body Last updated Nov 2, 2001 Grey Matters: From Molecules to Mind
Grey Matters "is an educational [television and online video] series that seeks to enhance public awareness of recent developments in brain research. Topics include stem cells, brain development, perception, addiction and sleep." Features online video lessons and related study guides, teacher resources, and links for selected segments. Also available in Spanish. From the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind, University of California, San Diego. http://www.ucsd.tv/greymatters/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, The Human Body Last updated Sep 6, 2006 The Human Brain
"Here you can get to know your brain — the food it likes, the challenges it craves, the rest it requires, the protection it deserves." Provides information about nutrition, brain injuries, lead poisoning, the effect of exercise and stress on brain functions, and related health topics (such as Alzheimer's disease/dementia, depression, and stroke). From the Franklin Institute Online. http://www.fi.edu/learn/brain/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Mental Conditions, Senior Health, The Human Body Last updated Nov 3, 2007 Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour
"This tour explains how the brain works and how Alzheimer's affects it." Rolling a mouse over colored text highlights the affected areas of the brain. Includes related links. From the Alzheimer's Association. http://www.alz.org/brain/ Topics: Mental Conditions, The Human Body Last updated Feb 1, 2007 Neuroscience for Kids
Explore the nervous system, using experiments, activities, and games to learn about the brain, spinal cord, neurons, and senses. The site, which includes links to other sites and current events in the field, is appropriate to students of all ages. http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html Topics: The Human Body Last updated May 24, 2006 Seeing, Hearing, and Smelling the World
Written for the layperson, this is a guide to three of the five basic senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch), detailing their relationship to the brain and nervous system. Specialized terms are linked to a glossary and animations and diagrams are included. From the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. http://www.hhmi.org/senses/ Topics: The Human Body Last updated Dec 27, 2001 Whole Brain Atlas
Over 13,000 brain images and 30 clinical cases. There are MRI, tomographic, and nuclear medicine images. There is a primer on neuroimaging. http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, The Human Body Last updated Sep 9, 2009 |
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