FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·May 31, 2017·6 min readImmune Cells Linked to Schizophrenia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’sA new study reports microglia may play a role in a diverse array of neurodegenerative and psychiatric illnesses.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 29, 2017·6 min readA New Study Revises the Development and Evolutionary Origin of the Vertebrate BrainResearchers believe findings may shed light on how the vertebrate brain may have evolved.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 28, 2017·3 min readNose2Brain: Better Therapy for Multiple SclerosisA new approach to treating Multiple Sclerosis is being developed.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 27, 2017·4 min readAntidepressants May Enhance Drug Delivery to BrainA new study reports an antidepressant temporarily inhibits the blood-brain barrier, allowing drugs to enter the brain. The findings could have implications for treating neurological diseases from ALS to epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 11, 2017·5 min readTracing the Origin of Blood-Brain Barrier ‘Sentry Cells’According to researchers, a population of cells that help protect the brain from disease are not immune cells, but endothelial cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·April 9, 2017·6 min readDiscovery of ‘Mini-Brains’ Could Change Understanding of Pain MedicationFindings could help with the development of new painkillers to target back pain, arthritis and other pain disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 27, 2017·4 min readMicroRNA Treatment Restores Myelin and Limb Function in Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse StudyResearchers have been able to restore limb mobility and partially re-insulate neurons in mouse models of MS with microRNA treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 15, 2017·5 min readResearchers Make Major Brain Repair Discovery in Fight Against Multiple SclerosisResearchers uncover beneficial effects of immune cells in myelin repair that could reverse myelin damage in multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 6, 2017·4 min readJekyll and Hyde Cells: Their Role in Brain Injury and Disease RevealedA new study sheds further light on the role astrocytes play in neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 2, 2017·5 min readHeads Up! Headers in Soccer Make Players More Likely To Suffer ConcussionsAccording to researchers, soccer players who hit their heads two or more times in a two week period, by heading a ball or a minor collision with another player, were more likely to express symptoms of concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 1, 2017·3 min readHand Grip Test May Indicate Decline in Physical Functions For Parkinson’s PatientsHand-grip test appears to be one of the most reliable measures of physical function decline in Parkinson's patients.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 21, 2017·5 min readChanges in Blood-Brain Barrier and Intestinal Permeability Found in People With AutismResearchers discover a link between neuroinflammation associated with impairment to the blood-brain barrier and intestinal permeability in people with ASD.Read More
