Limiting a Certain Protein in the Brain Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Mice Limiting the p25 protein appears to reverse AD symptoms in mice, a new study reports.
A Single Switch Dictates Severity of Epileptic Seizures Researchers claim to have identified a switch in the brain of people with epilepsy which dictates whether their seizures will be mild or lead to a loss of consciousness.
New Mouse Model Could Revolutionize Research in Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers report of creating two new mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. They believe the models could potentially revolutionize research into the neurodegenerative disease.
Too Much Protein May Kill Brain Cells as Parkinson’s Progresses Researchers discover how the most common genetic cause of PD kills neurons. The findings could assist in monitoring the disease progression and provide new treatment options.
Blocking DNA Repair Mechanisms Could Improve Radiation Therapy for Brain Cancer Researchers suggest blocking DNA repair mechanisms could improve radiation therapy for glioblastoma brain cancer.
Google Glass Puts the Focus on Parkinson’s Researchers are investigating Google Glass as an aid to help people with PD retain their independence for longer.
Bone Marrow Stem Cells Show Promise in Stroke Treatment Researchers find stem cells processed from bone marrow could be beneficial for stroke recovery.
Potential Link Between Brain Development and Breast Cancer Gene Researchers discover a link between brain development and the BRAC1, a gene associated with breast cancer.
Spinal Stimulation Helps 4 Patients with Paraplegia Regain Voluntary Movement Four paraplegic patients are now able to voluntarily move previously paralyzed muscles, thanks to a new treatment which involves electrical stimulation of the spinal cord.
Bipartisan Bill Announced to Boost Alzheimer’s Research and International Action Plan A bipartisan bill has been announced to boost Alzheimer's disease research and create an international action plan.
Research Suggests Connection Between the Integrity of White Matter and Dementia Researchers discover a link between white matter health and the presence of dementia in adults with Down syndrome.
New Hope for Treating ALS Researchers discover a recently approved epilepsy medication could also help to treat ALS.
Uncovering the Underlying Causes of Parkinson’s Disease Researchers believe they have found evidence that an imbalance of dopamine and iron in the SNc is the root cause of PD.
Study Helps Unravel the Tangled Origin of ALS Researchers pinpoint an error in protein formation which could be the root of ALS.
A Critical Window into the Developing Human Brain New research details where genes are turned on in the brain during pregnancy. The study provides new insight into diseases such as autism and the origins of human uniqueness.
