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 10, 2019·3 min readNew Role for Astrocytes in Controlling Circadian RhythmsAstrocytes may lead the tempo of the body's internal clock and control patterns of daily behavior, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·4 min readDefective Glial Cells Can Push Neurons Toward Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reveals a defective version of astrocytes may be linked to the build up of alpha synuclein and could spur Parkinson's disease. The findings show the important role glial cells play in Parkinson's and offers insights into new targets for therapies to fight the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 3, 2019·3 min readNew Insight Into the Process of New Neuron Generation in the Adult BrainResearchers discover the protein nestin produced in astrocytes plays a role in inhibiting neural differentiation. The study reports nestin does not control adult neurogenesis by acting within neural stem cells, but by regulating Notch signals neural stem cells receive from astrocytes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 18, 2018·2 min readGene Variant Found in Brain Complicit in Multiple Sclerosis OnsetResearchers report genetic variants can affect neural function, which become complicit in triggering multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 17, 2018·4 min readGrowing a BrainResearchers have identified how a two step control mechanism that assists in the transition of undefined stem cells into neurons. The findings may help develop new regenerative medical therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2018·5 min readImproving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult BrainResearchers have developed an innovative approach to identifying novel cellular targets and pathways involved in wiring adult born neurons into existing brain circuits.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 29, 2018·4 min readAstrocytes Regulate Signal Speeds of NeuronsResearchers say astrocytes play a vital role in information processing by altering neurotransmission speeds and changing the thickness of myelin.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 18, 2018·4 min readAstrocytes Have an Unexpected Role in Brain PlasticityA new study reports a protein made by astrocytes plays a critical role in brain plasticity by assisting with neural maturation and flexibility.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 27, 2018·5 min readWidespread Inflammation in Brains of Those with FibromyalgiaA new study reveals elevated glial activation in the brains of those with fibromyalgia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 19, 2018·4 min readZombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive LossResearchers report senescent, or Zombie, cells accumulate in certain neurons prior to cognitive loss. By preventing accumulation of these cells, researchers were able to diminish apoptosis, memory loss and tau aggregation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 2, 2018·7 min readExperimental Drug Stops Parkinson’s Progression: Mouse StudyA newly developed experimental drug, that contains similar compounds to those in diabetes medications, slows the progression of Parkinson's in mouse models of the disease, researchers report.Read More
