FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 13, 2019·5 min readBlunting pain’s emotional componentBlocking the release of dynorphin, researchers restore motivation in animals experiencing pain. The findings may help in the development of new, less addictive, pain medications.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 12, 2019·5 min readEating mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive declineSeniors who eat more than 300 grams of cooked mushrooms per week have reduced odds of developing mild cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePain·March 12, 2019·3 min readNeuroscientists Find Brain Pathway Supporting an Intersection of Taste and PainResearchers have identified a pathway near the midbrain where neural messages for taste and pain converge, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 11, 2019·3 min readCould an eye doctor diagnose Alzheimer’s before you have symptoms?A new study suggests the loss of blood vessels in the retina could signal Alzheimer’s disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 9, 2019·4 min readAlzheimer’s: How does the brain change over the course of the disease?Research reveals atrophy of the amygdala and hippocampus at age 40 in patients later diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 8, 2019·4 min readNew Target for Chronic Pain Relief Confirmed by ScientistsA research group at Hiroshima University observed a potential new target for chronic pain treatment. Further research using this receptor could lead to new, more effective drugs to use in pain-relieving treatment for chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·March 7, 2019·5 min readHeart Healthy Diets in Early Adulthood Linked to Better Brain Function in Middle AgeEating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, moderate in nuts, fish and alcohol and low in meat and full-fat dairy is associated with better cognitive performance in middle age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 7, 2019·6 min readLong Term Use of Hormone Therapy Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s RiskLong term use of oral hormone therapy is associated with a small increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in postmenopausal women.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 7, 2019·6 min readLess-invasive procedure helps surgeons pinpoint epilepsy surgical candidatesA minimally invasive procedure to determine whether patients with drug-resistant epilepsy are candidates for brain surgery is safer, more efficient, and leads to better outcomes than the traditional method.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 6, 2019·4 min readAlzheimer’s-like Symptoms Reversed in Mice, USC Researchers SayA diet containing compounds found in green tea and carrots reversed Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in mice genetically programmed to develop symptoms of the disease.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 6, 2019·5 min readRadiation After Surgery Triples Survival for Ependymoma, a Type of Pediatric Brain TumorA study shows that postoperative radiation improves outcomes for children with ependymoma, even those with historically poor prognoses and the very young.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 6, 2019·3 min readScientists Identify Gene Partnerships that Promote Spinal Cord RegenerationAxolotl salamander genes that allow the neural tube and nerve fibers to regenerate after spinal cord damage have been identified. These genes are also found in humans, but are activated differently.Read More