FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·2 min readNeurological Researchers Find Fat May Be Linked to Memory LossThe loss of fat metabolizing protein PPARalpha in the hippocampus can lead to dementia, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2013·5 min readNew Strategy to Treat Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise in MiceResearchers have identified a set of compounds which could be used to treat MS. These compounds boost a population of progenitor cells which can repair damage to nerve fibers caused by the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·2 min readRecombinant Human Prion Protein Inhibits Prion PropagationA new study offers a promising discovery for the treatment and prevention of prion disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2013·4 min readNew Strategy Lets Cochlear Implant Users Hear MusicResearchers have developed a new way of processing signals in cochlear implants to help users hear music better.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 9, 2013·2 min readPoetry is Like Music to the MindA new neuroimaging study helps researchers map the different way the brain responds to poetry and prose.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2013·3 min readWhere Does Dizziness Come From?Researchers have pinpointed a key area in the brain for upright perception.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·October 9, 2013·3 min read‘Peanut Butter’ Test Can Help Diagnose Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers use peanut butter as a new tool to diagnose early stage Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2013·3 min readBrain Anatomy and Language in Young ChildrenStudying the neurodevelopment in young children acquiring language skills, researchers found larger myelin structures were already in place.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2013·4 min readStudy Shows How Infections in Newborns are Linked to Later Behavior ProblemsInflammation in the brain prevents cells from accessing the iron they need in order to perform a critical role in neurodevelopment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2013·4 min readTwo Genes Linked to Increased Risk for Eating DisordersResearchers have identified two gene mutations associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2013·3 min readPrimate Brain Development Follows a Predictable PatternResearchers find the differences in primate brains can be explained as a consequence of the same genetic program.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2013·2 min readEverything in Moderation: Excessive Nerve Cell Pruning Leads to DiseaseAxon pruning becomes reactivated in neurodegenerative diseases, a new study finds.Read More
