brain damage

·April 29, 2020

Implant-free optogenetics minimizes brain damage during neuronal stimulation

Researchers genetically engineered neurons to produce a newly developed, light-sensitive protein called SOUL. They then used optogenetic technology to shine a light through the skull and alter neural responses through an entire mouse brain. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 20, 2019

Alzheimer’s drug reverses brain damage from adolescent alcohol exposure

Donepezil, a drug routinely administered to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease, shows promise in treating damage caused to the brain by adolescent alcohol exposure. The drug reverses neuroinflammation and neuron damage in rats exposed to alcohol during adolescence. Read More

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 16, 2018

Researchers Crack Code to Restoring Memory Creation in Older or Damaged Brains

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in restoring the ability to form lasting memories in older or damaged brains. Read More

Featured Neurology

·February 15, 2018

Alzheimer’s Drug Repairs Brain Damage After Alcohol Binges: Rat Study

Researchers report a drug used to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease may help to reverse memory and learning problems in teens who binge drink. Read More

Image shows half a brian made up of chips and the other a normal brain.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·December 5, 2017

Developing a Neurochip to Replace Damaged Brain Areas

Lobachevsky University researchers are developing a neurochip that could be used to replace damaged areas of the brain. Researchers report initial experiments have been successful in using this neurotechnology to transmit signals from artificial to real neurons. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 10, 2017

Frequent Alcohol Use Kills New Brain Cells in Adults: Females More Vulnerable

A new study reports on how neural stem cells in adult mice respond differently to alcohol exposure, and these changes are different depending on the sex of the animal. Read More

Image shows a hyperbaric oxygen chamber.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 17, 2017

O2 and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Reverses Brain Damage in Drowned Toddler

Doctors at LSU helped to reverse brain volume loss and restore cognitive function in a two year old girl following an accidental drowning incident. The researchers used hyperbaric oxygen therapy and normobaric oxygen to treat the girl. The treatment could prove to have a profound effect on the recovery of function in other patients who experience neurological damage as a result of drowning, the researchers say. Read More

Image shows a little boy playing a guitar.

Autism Featured Psychology

·June 15, 2017

Music Sessions Can Help Millions Who Struggle to Speak to Lead a Richer Life

Researchers report tailored music sessions may be crucial in helping transform the lives with communication problems, such as those associated with autism, brain damage and stroke. Read More