Mechanism Explains How Seizures May Lead to Memory Loss
Following a seizure, deltaFosB remains in the hippocampus for an extensive period of time. Researchers believe this may contribute to memory loss and other cognitive deficits.... Read More...
Neurology
Biomarker For Progression and Drug Response in Brain Cancer Identified
Researchers have identified a biomarker that can help predict a patient's prognosis and response to therapies for glioblastoma brain cancer subtypes.... Read More...
Dietary Supplement Dampens Brain Hyperexcitability Seen in Epilepsy
Researchers were able to dampen hyperexcitability associated with seizure disorders in rodent models by inducing biochemical alterations with glucosamine, a dietary supplement.... Read More...
Multiple Sclerosis Risk in Children Spotted With MRI Neuroimaging
A new study reveals MRI brain scans can help identify changes neurological changes associated with multiple sclerosis before symptoms appear in children.... Read More...
New Mechanism Detected in Alzheimer’s Disease
McGill researchers report RNA that encodes synaptic proteins degrades more rapidly in Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...
Brain Imaging Results Skewed by Biased Study Samples
Researchers say failure to follow principles of population science can skew results of brain imaging studies. ... Read More...
Fever in Early Pregnancy Linked to Birth Defects
Fever suffered during the first trimester of pregnancy can lead to facial deformities and heart defects in the fetus, a new study reveals.... Read More...
How Rabies Induces Frenzied Behavior
A new study reports small fragments of the rabies virus binds to, and inhibits, nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain, inducing frenzied behaviors. ... Read More...
Allergy Drug Improves Function in Patients with Chronic Injury from Multiple Sclerosis
UCSF researchers reveal a common over the counter antihistamine appears to accelerate neural signaling and restore nervous system functioning for some multiple sclerosis patients.... Read More...
How Green Tea Extract Could Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s
Researchers reveal a compound in green tea extract may help protect the brain against cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's by coating toxic oligomers.... Read More...
Lack of CLOCK Protein Appears Key in Severe Epilepsy Forms
A protein associated with circadian rhythm appears to play a significant role in some forms of epilepsy, researchers say. ... Read More...
Hyper Brain, Hyper Body: The Trouble With High IQ
A new study reveals an increased risk of psychological and physiological disorders in high IQ people compared to national averages. Researchers report 20% of Mensa members, with an IQ of 130 and over, have a diagnosed anxiety disorder, compared to 10% of the general public. ... Read More...