FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2015·8 min readA New Way to Detect DNA DamageAccording to a new study, researchers have devised a new way to detect chemical damage to DNA that leads to genetic mutations which are responsible for an array of diseases, including ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2015·3 min readSolution for Side Effects of Alzheimer’s Immunotherapy TreatmentAccording to researchers, small, precise changes in anti-amyloid antibodies preserve immunotherapeutic activity without the inflammatory side effects for Alzheimer's patients.Read More
Featured·October 27, 2015·5 min readWeight and Activity Level Factors in Children’s Ability to ThinkAccording to a new study, physical activity levels and weight are both important factors in a child's ability to acquire and use knowledge.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 16, 2015·4 min readInflammation in the Brain Linked to Schizophrenia RiskA new study reports immune cells are more active in the brains of people at risk of developing schizophrenia, as well as those already diagnosed with the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 29, 2015·5 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Progression Influenced by Disruption of Blood-Brain BarrierA new study reports amyloid beta induces a strong inflammatory response, destroying the blood-CSF barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 21, 2015·4 min readTBI Triggers Liver to Produce Protein Tied to InflammationA new study reveals how TBI produces an immune response in the liver.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 18, 2015·3 min readNovel Role of Mitochondria in Immune FunctionAn enzyme that relays signals between mitochondria and the immune system is involved in cell death, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 17, 2015·4 min readAges Apart: How the Brain and Liver Age DifferentlyA new study reviews the different aging processes that affect the brain and liver of rats. The findings also allowed the researchers to better understand general overall aging processes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 16, 2015·4 min readResearchers Identify Three Distinct Subtypes of Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified three distinct sub-types of Alzheimer's disease. The finding could lead to new fields of highly targeted Alzheimer's research and potential new treatments for the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 15, 2015·5 min readSpleen Could Be Potential Target for Treating Chronic Inflammation Following StrokeAccording to new research, the spleen could be a target for treating stroke induced chronic inflammation which leads to further brain cell death.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 14, 2015·3 min readLink Between Poor Sleep and Low Grade Inflammation DiscoveredA new study links poor sleep quality in aging men with higher instances of low grade inflammation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 1, 2015·4 min readGenetic Mechanism Could Delay Alzheimer’s Onset by Ten YearsA new study reports researchers have discovered a genetic variant that prevents levels of eotaxin increasing with age. Findings also show this mechanism could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease by up to 10 years.Read More
