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·February 25, 2019·7 min read

Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making

Researchers report estrogen may play a significant role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation. The study reports mice whose neurons did not produce estrogen have impairments in spatial reference memories, recognition and contextual fear memories. Restoring estrogen levels assisted in reversing the memory impairments, the study revealed.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·May 29, 2017·5 min read

Head and Neck Cancers Involving HPV On the Rise: Redefining HPV Related Cancers

Head and neck cancers involving HPV are on the rise and researchers fear we may be seeing the start of an epidemic.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Menstrual Cycle Affects Memory and Navigation Skills

Researchers report estrogen and progesterone can affect memory and problem solving.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 14, 2016·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Gene May Show Effects on Brain Starting in Childhood

Researchers report children with any form of the e4 gene showed differences in brain development, specifically in areas often associated with Alzheimer's disease.