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·October 20, 2016·5 min read

Scientists Build a Better Cancer Drug to Pass Through Blood-Brain Barrier

By altering DON, an anti-cancer drug cultivated from bacteria originally found in Peruvian soil over 70 years ago, scientists believe they have made a safer and more tolerable form of the drug.

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·October 26, 2016·6 min read

Common Sets of Genes Disrupted in Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Major Depression

Examining brain tissue, researchers have identified common gene groups that are disrupted in people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and major depression.

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Featured Neurology

·October 28, 2016·6 min read

Video Game-Like Test Used to Study Recovery and Learning in Stroke Patients

Learning new still does not necessarily help to repair neurological damage following a stroke, a new study reports.

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·November 29, 2016·7 min read

Evidence Of Brain Injury Found In Young NFL Players

Researchers observe white matter changes in NFL football players who reported concussions.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics

·December 4, 2016·6 min read

Researchers Uncover More Genetic Links to Brain Cancer Cell Growth

Researchers believe their findings could lead to new targets for brain cancer therapies.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 5, 2016·6 min read

“Shock and Kill” Strategy for Curing HIV May Endanger Patients’ Brains

The 'shock and kill' therapeutic strategy for treating HIV could potentially cause harmful neuroinflammation, a new study reveals.

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·December 19, 2016·5 min read

Low Carb Diet Alleviates Inherited Form of Intellectual Disability: Mouse Study

Researchers report sticking to a very low carb diet could potentially help to improve mental function in those with Kabuki syndrome, a rare, inherited disease.

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Featured Neuroscience

·December 22, 2016·7 min read

Why You Don’t Feel Jet Lagged When You Run a Fever

Researchers report on a link between core body temperature and circadian rhythm in mice.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·December 22, 2016·7 min read

Direct-To-Brain Chemo Better than Systemic Drugs When Immunotherapy Is to Follow

Chemotherapy given directly to the brain in combination with immunotherapy may increase survival time for those with glioblastoma brain cancer a new study reports.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·December 30, 2016·6 min read

Researchers Urge Caution Around Psilocybin Use

While many people reported a 'bad trip' when taking psilocybin containing mushrooms, most report experiencing meaningful and worthwhile experiences while under the influence.