FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 11, 2020·2 min readLink Between Sleep Apnea and Increased Risk of DementiaSevere obstructive sleep apnea is linked to an increase of the amyloid beta protein, resulting in a greater risk of sufferers developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 9, 2020·6 min readStudy Confirms Spit Testing May Help Doctors Diagnose ConcussionsAltered microRNA levels in a person's saliva can help determine if they have experienced a recent concussion. The new saliva test is a cheap and non-invasive method for the identification of concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 6, 2020·4 min readNew Strategies for Restoring Myelin on Damaged Nerve CellsResearchers have discovered a two-pronged approach to restore myelin on regenerated axons in a mouse model of optic nerve damage. The findings have positive implications for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 2, 2020·3 min readRoot Bacterium to Fight Alzheimer’sRhizolutin, a bacterium found in the soil close to the roots of ginseng plants, appears to significantly dissociate the protein aggregates associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·October 31, 2020·4 min readStudy Highlights Link Between Depressive Symptoms and Stroke RiskThe risk of stroke is 54% higher in those who experience symptoms of depression, a news study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 28, 2020·5 min readSmall Brain Device Proves Big Game Changer for Severely Paralyzed PatientsA tiny neural implant dubbed the Stentrode, allows people with upper limb paralysis to regain motor function. The device wirelessly restores the transmission of brain impulses.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·October 28, 2020·4 min readSocial Isolation Puts Women at Higher Risk of HypertensionWomen aged 45 to 85 without partners and who didn't engage in frequent social activities had a higher rate of hypertension. Widowed women were most likely to exhibit symptoms of hypertension.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 28, 2020·4 min readCancer Cells Mediate Immune Suppression in the BrainMyeloid cells can suppress the immune response, allowing breast cancer cells to metastasize in the brain and form secondary tumor sites.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 26, 2020·4 min readCause of Alzheimer’s Disease Traced to Mutation in Common EnzymeMutations to the MARK4 gene causes the properties of tau to change, making them more likely to aggregate and become more insoluble.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 26, 2020·5 min readHard Physical Work Significantly Increases the Risk of DementiaThose who work in physically demanding jobs have a 55% higher risk of developing dementia than those who have more sedentary careers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 23, 2020·4 min readWhy Low Oxygen Damages the BrainDysfunction in brain cells caused by low oxygen is caused by the same responder system that is intended to be protective.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 22, 2020·3 min readHow Herpes Infection May Impair Human Fetal Brain DevelopmentHerpes virus simplex type 1 infection can spread to the fetal brain during pregnancy, resulting in an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities and neurological deficits.Read More