FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 29, 2013·2 min readResearch into Axon Degeneration Hits a NerveResearchers identify a gene which protects against spontaneous, adult onset progressive neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 11, 2013·3 min readStaying Ahead of Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers work to understand how expanded polyglutamine tracts form the types of supramolecular structures that are presumed to be toxic to neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 24, 2013·5 min readYeast, Human Stem Cells Drive Discovery of New Parkinson’s Disease Drug TargetsResearchers have identified a novel Parkinson's disease drug target and a compound capable of repairing neurons derived from Parkinson’s patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·3 min readSingle Gene Mutation Linked to Diverse Neurological DisordersA gene mutation which causes Lesch-Nyhan syndrome could provide clues to the developmental and neurological defects noted in other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 18, 2013·2 min readShining Light on Neurodegenerative PathwayResearchers have identified a possible molecular pathway which could be the of cause a number of neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington's disease and ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 29, 2013·3 min readEssential Clue to Huntington’s Disease Solution FoundResearchers have developed a new way in which to measure the shape of the huntingtin protein in living cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 21, 2013·5 min readFor a Healthy Brain, Don’t Let the Trash Pile UpA new study indicates that quickly clearing away defective proteins in the brain could help prevent some neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·June 28, 2013·5 min readScientists View ‘Protein Origami’ to Help Understand, Prevent Certain DiseasesUsing sophisticated imaging techniques, researchers observe a molecular protein folding process which could help better understand and treat neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 7, 2013·4 min readResearchers Focus on a Brain Protein and an Antibiotic to Block Cocaine CravingA new study shows that the GLT1 protein plays a critical role in the craving for cocaine which develops after only a few days of cocaine use. However, exposure to ceftriaxone, an antibiotic used to treat meningitis, decreases cocaine cravings.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 6, 2013·5 min readScientists Coax Brain to Regenerate Cells Lost in Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers mobilize the brain's native stem cells to replenish medium spiny neurons which are lost in Huntington's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 26, 2013·5 min readResearchers Find Controlling Element of Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers discover a three molecule complex could be a target for treating Huntington's Disease, a genetic and currently incurable brain disease which causes movement disorders and dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 30, 2013·2 min readNIH Study Advances Understanding of Movement ControlVoluntary movements involve the coordinated activation of two brain pathways that connect parts of deep brain structures called the basal ganglia, according to a study in mice.Read More
