FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 4, 2017·5 min readNewly Discovered Neural Pathway Has Implications For Schizophrenia TreatmentResearchers have discovered a new signaling pathway that connects NMDAR and alpha 7 acetylcholine nicotinic receptors, both implicated in memory and learning. Findings could help develop new treatments for schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2017·4 min readGlia, Not Neurons, Most Affected By Brain AgingExamining postmortem brains, researchers discover the state of glia remains consistent as we age and could be used to predict a person's age at death.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 19, 2016·5 min readSirt1 Regulates Proliferation and Regeneration of Glial Progenitor Cells After InjuryA new study reports Sirt1 can help glial cells to regenerate from progenitor cells in preterm babies with hypoxia related injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 16, 2016·4 min readHow Brain Tissue Recovers Following an InjuryFindings could lead to new treatments to help regeneration following trauma.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 29, 2016·7 min readEvidence Of Brain Injury Found In Young NFL PlayersResearchers observe white matter changes in NFL football players who reported concussions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 28, 2016·1 min readImaging Study Examines Brains of Current and Former NFL PlayersResearchers measure a marker of activated glial cell response in current and former NFL football players who have suffered concussions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 15, 2016·3 min readAntibiotic Restores Brain Cell Communication in Areas Damaged by Alzheimer’sResearchers report an antibiotic usually administered prior to surgery to prevent infection could help reduce damage to the brain that occurs during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·November 11, 2016·3 min readPain is Not Just a Matter of NervesResearchers reveal the role glial cells play in the sensation of pain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 6, 2016·4 min readKey Protein for Spinal Cord Repair DiscoveredResearchers believe their discovery could lead to new treatments for tissue repair in humans.Read More
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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 26, 2016·5 min readBrain Scans of Children with Tourette Offer Clues About DisorderA new neuroimaging study identifies differences in brain areas in children with Tourette syndrome compared to peers without the disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 18, 2016·5 min readA New Player in Appetite ControlResearchers report glia play a critical role in feeding behavior and appetite control.Read More