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
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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
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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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·January 6, 2017·6 min readExperimental Treatment for Parkinson’s Symptoms Shows Early PromiseDBS Plus, a new version of deep brain stimulation, shows promise in helping to relieve Parkinson's symptoms.Read More