FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 1, 2017·7 min read3D Model of NFL Player’s Brain Reconstructs Moment of ImpactSummary: A new brain modelling study that looks at what happens to the brains of NFL players following a collision...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·February 28, 2022·4 min readA New Molecular Pathway Shared by Two Neurodegenerative Disorders DiscoveredMislocalization of the TDP-43 protein alters the genetic instructions for UNC13A. The findings provide a potential new therapeutic target for the treatment of ALS and frontotemporal dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 6, 2015·6 min readAbnormal Protein Patterns Seen in Brains of Retired NFL Players Who Suffered Repeat ConcussionsA new neuroimaging test could help doctors identify CTE in those exposed to repetitive brain injuries, such as NFL players, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 26, 2016·2 min readAbnormally Low Blood Flow Indicates Brain Damage in NFL PlayersResearchers have identified abnormal areas of low blood flow in living NFL players. The findings could help provide better diagnosis and treatments for players with head trauma related to playing football.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 19, 2017·5 min readAntibody Helps Detect Protein Implicated in Alzheimer’sResearchers have developed a new, non-invasive method of measuring Tau levels in the blood.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2015·7 min readAntibody Therapy Can Treat TBI and Reduce Alzheimer’s RiskAccording to researchers, a new antibody therapy can help treat TBI and prevent the associated development of Alzheimer's disease and CTE.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 30, 2017·5 min readBiomarker May Help Diagnose CTE During LifeUntil now, chronic traumatic encephalopathy could only be diagnosed post-mortem. Researchers have identified a potential biomarker that could help diagnose CTE during a person's lifetime.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 10, 2015·5 min readBrain Structure Differences in Some Former NFL Players Who Started Playing Football EarlyFormer NFL players who started playing tackle football before the age of 12 have greater risk for altered brain development than those players who started later, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 12, 2018·4 min readCommonalities in the Brains of People With Huntington’s and Parkinson’s DiscoveredA new study reveals a commonality in gene activity related to the same immune response and inflammatory pathways in the brains of patients with Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 30, 2017·4 min readConcussion: How the NFL Came to Shape the Issue That Plagued ItA new study reviews how demands for institutional change led the NFL to change its ideology and engage in advocacy to address football related concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 2, 2016·4 min readConnection Between Brain Inflammation and CTE IdentifiedA new study reports neuroinflammation could have a direct involvement in the development of CTE.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 8, 2017·4 min readDesigner Compound May Untangle Damage Leading to Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report a new compound could help prevent and may even reverse some of the brain injury caused by the Tau protein in dementia.Read More