What’s New

Primer on Stroke:
A stroke—disrupted circulation that kills brain tissue—can devastate the brain, leaving neurological impairments including paralysis, partial or total language loss, and severe cognitive deficits. Prompt, effective treatment can mean the difference between an optimal recovery and permanent disability or death.

Past quarterly primers cover hormones and the brain, brain receptors, neuroanatomy, the synapse, and biomarkers.

Dana Grantee Q&A:
Deep Brain Stimulation for Severe Depression
New results suggest that deep brain stimulation (DBS) works to treat severe, treatment-resistant depression. Helen Mayberg, M.D., discusses her investigation into the use of DBS in these rare, serious cases, explaining its encouraging results and the next steps.

For a complete list of grantee interviews, visit the Q&A page.