FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 8, 2016·5 min readA Key to Parkinson’s Neurodegeneration IdentifiedA new study reports the interaction between a mitochondrial protein called TOM20 and alpha-synuclein leads to neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2016·7 min readMetabolite of MS Drug May Be Safe and Effective Parkinson’s TreatmentA drug usually used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis appears to increase the activity of Nrf2, a protein that protects the body from oxidative stress and inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 7, 2016·5 min readSlowing Huntington’s by Swapping Sick for Healthy Brain Cells: Mouse StudyBy transplanting healthy glial cells, researchers have succeeded in reducing the symptoms and slowing the progression of Huntington's disease in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 3, 2016·4 min readSinging Could Improve Speech in Parkinson’s Patients: More Research NeededResearchers have published evidence that singing can have beneficial effects for people with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscience·June 2, 2016·4 min readDietary Supplement May Prevent and Reverse Damage to Aging BrainAccording to researchers, a complex dietary supplement has shows anti-aging properties that appear to prevent, and even reverse brain cell loss.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 1, 2016·3 min readLong-Term Memory Test Could Aid Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’sA combination of neuroimaging and long term memory tests could help with the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 27, 2016·5 min readThe Brain Needs Cleaning to Stay HealthyResearchers have identified a mechanism that keeps the brain clean during neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 26, 2016·4 min readHow Prions Kill NeuronsA new study reports on a newly discovered system that shows early toxicity to dendrtic spines.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 25, 2016·4 min readHeart Medication Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s: Mouse StudyResearchers report a drug which prevents blood clots and reduces the risk of heart attacks shows promise for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 24, 2016·7 min readSurveying Genetic Changes Linked to Parkinson’sA new study examines the genetic modifications associated with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 24, 2016·4 min readCurrent Screening Methods Miss Mild Cognitive Impairment in ManyA high number of false negative results from neuroimaging tests mean many people at increased risk of Alzheimer's may not be getting timely diagnosis or care, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 23, 2016·4 min readLoss of Y Chromosome Could Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to researchers, men with the highest fraction of blood cells without the Y chromosome were more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.Read More