FeaturedNeurology·August 19, 2020·4 min readMelatonin Linked to Improved Brain Function in Child ConcussionResearchers identified a specific neural network that positively responds to melatonin following concussion in children. Results suggest melatonin may help compensate for normal brain function that has been interrupted due to injury caused by concussion and helps prevent sleep disturbances.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 19, 2020·5 min readTargeting a Chronic Pain Gateway Could Bring Reliefc-Fos accumulates in the nucleus of peripheral nerve cells of mouse models of chronic pain. Researchers identified around 30 existing drugs that appear to target the importin alpha-3-c-Fos pathway to help treat chronic pain.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·August 18, 2020·4 min readDrugs Against Alpha-Ketoglutarate May Combat Deadly Childhood Brain TumorExperimental drugs designed to reduce the body's natural production of alpha-ketoglutarate slow tumor growth and increase lifespan in mouse models of DIPG.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 18, 2020·3 min readLinks Found Between Diabetes Blood Markers and Alzheimer’s PathologyStudy reveals a link between amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain and lower levels of insulin and insulin resistance.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 17, 2020·3 min readCashew Shell Compound Appears to Mend Damaged NervesAnacardic acid, a compound found in cashew shells, promotes the repair of myelin. The findings could have positive implications for the treatment of diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, that are characterized by demyelination.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·August 17, 2020·5 min readTo Perceive Faces, Your Brain Relies on a Process Similar to Computer Face Recognition SystemsSome patients with a disorder called hemi-PMO see distortions in the same half of a person's face, regardless of the angle they view the face. Findings suggest the visual system standardizes all the faces we perceive using the same process, so they can be better compared to faces we have seen before.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 17, 2020·5 min readSimultaneous Stimulation Helped a Spinal Cord Injury Patient Regain the Ability to WalkThe application of synchronized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) restored the ability to walk in a patient with spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 14, 2020·4 min readThis Online Calculator Can Predict Your Stroke RiskA new online tool can help individuals determine their risk of ischemic stroke. Preliminary findings from those who used the tool report a strong association between metabolic syndrome and ischemic stroke risk was in white women.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 13, 2020·3 min readImproving Treatment of Spinal Cord InjuriesA new osmotic transport device removes fluid from the spinal cord to reduce swelling in rat models of SCI.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 12, 2020·4 min read‘Reelin’ in a New Treatment for Multiple SclerosisDecreasing the amount of Reelin significantly protected against disease symptoms and promoted recovery in symptomatic animal models of multiple sclerosis. Reelin levels appear to correlate with MS severity and stages. Researchers report lowering levels of the protein could be a potential avenue of treatment for the autoimmune disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 12, 2020·4 min readResearchers Utilize Human-On-A-Chip Approach to Model ALS PathologyHuman-on-a-chip technology could provide a more valuable clinical-based model for ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 11, 2020·5 min readScientists Replace Malfunctioning ‘Vacuum Cleaner’ Cells Linked to Neurological DisordersResearchers have devised techniques that allowed them to successfully replace dysfunctional microglia.Read More