FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 1, 2015·4 min readLong Term Cosmic Ray Exposure Causes Lasting Cognitive Impairment in AstronautsNew research reports galactic cosmic rays cause significant damage to the central nervous system and results in cognitive impairments for astronauts on extended space flights.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 14, 2014·3 min readDamage to Brain ‘Hubs’ Causes Extensive ImpairmentResearchers provide a new perspective on injury impairs brain function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 23, 2014·4 min readSome Astronauts at Risk for Cognitive Impairment, Animal Studies SuggestA new study reports rats which have been exposed to high energy particles, simulating conditions astronauts would face during long-term deep space missions, showed lapses in attention and slower reaction times.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 20, 2014·2 min readAlcohol Is Not a Direct Cause of Cognitive Impairment in Older MenNew research claims alcohol consumption is not a direct cause of cognitive impairment in older men.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 30, 2014·4 min readScientists Discover New Genetic Forms of NeurodegenerationResearchers identify a genetic mutation in almost 75 percent of subjects with autosomal recessive HSP, half of which were in genes never previously linked with human disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 14, 2014·2 min readIn Dyslexia, Less Brain Tissue Not to Blame for Reading DifficultiesResearchers claim less gray matter in the brains of those with dyslexia is a consequence of poorer reading experiences and not the root cause of the disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 17, 2013·2 min read‘Chemobrain’ Linked to Disrupted Brain NetworksPatients who experience chemobrain after treatment for cancer show brain network disruptions, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 19, 2013·4 min readBlood Test Accurately Diagnoses Concussion and Predicts Long Term Cognitive DisabilityHigh levels of SNTF in the blood after TBI correlate with brain tissue damage, researchers discover.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 27, 2013·3 min readResearch Attributes High Rates of Smoking Among Mentally Ill to Addiction VulnerabilityNew research indicates mental illness could make the brain more susceptible to smoking and nicotine addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2013·2 min readStudy Finds Link Between Commonly Prescribed Statin and Memory ImpairmentResearchers have found a link between a commonly prescribed statin drug and cognitive impairment, according to a new study.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 11, 2013·3 min readFat Marker Predicts Cognitive Decline in People with HIVResearchers discover levels of certain fats found in the CSF may predict which HIV patients are more likely to suffer from cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 12, 2013·3 min readOprah’s and Einstein’s Faces Help Spot DementiaA new test which measures the ability to name and recognize famous faces could help doctors identify early dementia in those aged 40 to 65, a new study suggests.Read More
