New Model May Help Researchers Overcome the Brain’s Fortress-Like Barrier
A newly developed model that mimics the blood-brain barrier could help researchers more efficiently test drugs to treat a range of neurological diseases.... Read More...
Neurology
Increased Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Survivors Boosts Cognition
Many breast cancer survivors report cognitive problems following treatment. New research from UCSD finds breast cancer survivors who increase physical activity and embark on regular exercise experience improved mental processing.... Read More...
An Interconnection Between the Nervous and Immune System
Researchers reveal a neuroendocrine system reflex may trigger an increased susceptibility to contracting bacterial infections following injuries to the brain or spinal cord.... Read More...
Youth Football Linked to Emotional and Behavioral Impairments Later in Life
A new study from researchers at Boston University reports an increase in later life emotional and behavioral problems in people who played youth tackle football before the age of 12.... Read More...
Markers For Severe Form of Multiple Sclerosis Identified
Researchers from Yale University have discovered tow cytokines that could help explain how some people develop PPMS. They report a simple genetic test could be used to identify those most at risk of developing progressive multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
Analyzing the Language of Color
A new MIT study reports languages divide warmer colors into more color words than cooler shades. This, researchers note, is apparent across more than 100 languages.... Read More...
Novel Genetic Mutation Discovered in Parkinson’s Disease Patient
Researchers have identified a novel genetic mutation linked to Parkinson's disease. The researchers note the mutation is not found in the neurologically normal general population may indicate that variants of the ACMSD gene may increase Parkinson's risk.... Read More...
Tattoos Are More Than Skin Deep: Ink Can Reach Lymph Nodes
A new study reveals nanoparticles from tattoo ink travels into the body and reaches the lymph nodes. Researchers have collected visual evidence showing lymph nodes tinted with the colors of a person's tattoos. ... Read More...
Brain Rewiring in Parkinson’s Disease May Contribute to Abnormal Movement
Abnormal activity involving the globus pallidus may be responsible for movement dysfunction in Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.... Read More...
Unveiling the Mystery of Why We Age
Researchers have identified genes that contribute to autophagy. The findings shed light on the origins of the aging process and provide evidence that aging arises as a quirk of evolution.... Read More...
Vitamin D Levels in Blood May Predict Multiple Sclerosis Risk
A simple blood test may help to reveal a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis, According to a new study, low levels of vitamin D in the blood is linked to a higher risk of developing MS, especially in young and middle aged women.... Read More...
Memory Decline After Head Injury May Be Prevented by Slowing Brain Cell Growth
Excessive neurogenesis following brain injury may lead to neurological problems and cognitive decline researchers report. The findings challenge common assumptions that excessive brain cell growth following injury is advantageous.... Read More...