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·June 21, 2016·4 min read

New Link Found Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s

Researchers report a drug used to treat diabetes may be successful at treating Alzheimer's disease also.

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Featured Neurology

·June 16, 2016·5 min read

Cerebral Microbleeds in Multiple Sclerosis Associated with Increased Disability Risks

A new study reports cerebral microbleeds are associated with an increased risk for physical and cognitive disabilities in those with multiple sclerosis.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 15, 2016·4 min read

Dopamine, Obesity and Age Appear to Influence Preference For Sweet Foods

Researchers believe they might have identified a new abnormality in the relationship between dopamine and response to food in those with obesity.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 10, 2016·5 min read

Copper is Essential for Burning Fat

Researchers report that without enough copper, fat builds up in fat cells without being used.

Flow chart extablishes the link between stress and diabetes.

Featured Neurology

·June 6, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Detail Link Between Stress and Diabetes

Researchers report they have established a link between emotional stress and diabetes.

Featured Psychology

·May 17, 2016·3 min read

Altered Purine Metabolism Linked to Depression

According to researchers, people with major depressive disorder could have altered purine metabolism.

Featured Genetics

·May 17, 2016·4 min read

Genetic Switch Turned on During Fasting Helps Stop Inflammation

Researchers report a molecular pathway that activates during fasting could help halt the spread of intestinal bacteria into the bloodstream.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 16, 2016·4 min read

Converting Cells to Burn, Not Store, Fat: Mouse Study

Findings could help to find treatments for fight obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, researchers report.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 12, 2016·5 min read

Brain Cells That Aid Appetite Control Identified in Mice

Researchers report their discovery could open new doors for the development of drugs to control obesity and weight gain.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 2, 2016·4 min read

High Fat Diets Starve the Brain

Researchers report the amount of glucose that reaches the brain is significantly reduced after only three days of following a high fat diet.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 22, 2016·6 min read

Omega 3 Rich Diet May Reverse Genetic Damage Caused by Fructose

Researchers report hundreds of genes that affect neurological function can be damaged by fructose. However, it may be possible to reverse some of the changes by adopting a diet rich in DHA.