FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 21, 2019·3 min readHow Concussion May Lead to EpilepsyA new study sheds light on why repeated concussions may contribute to the development of seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 20, 2019·3 min readTargeting ‘Hidden Pocket’ For Treatment of Stroke and SeizureStudy reveals a motif on the 93-series compound fits into a tiny pocket within the NMDA receptor. The findings could lead to new treatment options for stroke and seizures, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 20, 2019·3 min readEvaluating the Effects of Environmental Exposures on Neurological DisordersResearchers have identified a number of environmental factors, including the herbicide Linuron, as inflammation activators in neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 20, 2019·4 min readFighting Deadly Drug Resistant Bacteria in Intestines with New AntibioticResearchers have developed a new antibiotic medication that appears to be safe and effective in treating clostridium difficile infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·January 20, 2019·7 min readThe Brain Cells That Make Pain Unpleasant IdentifiedResearchers report the sensation and emotional experiences of pain are not the same. A new study reveals neurons in the amygdala responsible for negative emotions associated with chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2019·4 min readChaos In the Body Tunes Up the Immune SystemA new study reports chaotic swings in the concentration of the NF-kB protein can increase activation of the number of genes not otherwise activates, optimally tuning the immune system.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2019·3 min readGene Therapy Promotes Nerve RegenerationA new study reveals gene therapy in combination with neurosurgery can help to improve the rate of survival and promote regeneration of nerve fibers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 18, 2019·6 min readSynaptic Logic for Connections Between Two Brain Hemispheres DiscoveredResearchers have developed a new technique that helps identify the functional properties of individual synapses that link the two hemispheres of the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 18, 2019·4 min readMoving More in Old Age May Protect Brain From DementiaAccording to researchers, older adults who move more than average may be better protected from dementia symptoms. The study reports physical activity helps maintain cognitive skills when there are signs of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 18, 2019·4 min readHow Gut Bacteria Affects the Treatment of Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reveals how bacteria in the gut is able to metabolize levodopa into dopamine in Parkinson's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 17, 2019·4 min readPsychological Distress is a Risk Factor for DementiaA new study reports experiencing vital exhaustion, a symptom of psychological distress, during mid life may be associated with a higher risk of developing dementia later in life.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 16, 2019·3 min readHow Manganese Produces a Parkinsonian SyndromeStudy reports an accumulation of manganese in cells may disrupt protein transportation, resulting in Parkinsonian syndrome.Read More