FeaturedNeurology·November 10, 2016·5 min readCreating Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease by Targeting Neural CircuitsResearchers report a complex series of other molecular, cellular, circuit and network-level changes contribute to the progression of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 2, 2016·4 min readConnection Between Brain Inflammation and CTE IdentifiedA new study reports neuroinflammation could have a direct involvement in the development of CTE.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 17, 2016·4 min readGut Bacteria May Aid Recovery From Spinal Cord InjuryA new study suggests certain probiotics could help aid patients' recovery from spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 27, 2016·3 min readOligodendrocytes Induce Motor Neuron Death in ALSA new study reports oligodendrocytes induce motor neuron death in ALS.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·September 12, 2016·3 min readMechanism Behind Glioblastoma’s Influence on Immune System ExplainedA new study reports glioblastoma influences microglia, causing them to stimulate tumor growth, rather than suppress it.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·August 8, 2016·5 min readTargeting Brain Cells to Alleviate Neuropathic PainNew findings suggest neuropathic pain could be prevented.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 8, 2016·4 min readSeasonal Allergies Could Change Your BrainA new study reports mice who were exposed to allergens produced new hippocampal neurons during allergic reactions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 21, 2016·4 min readAntibiotics Weaken Alzheimer’s Progression Through Changes in Gut BacteriaA new study reports long term use of antibiotics in mice decreased levels of amyloid plaques and activated inflammatory microglial cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 21, 2016·4 min readThree Alzheimer’s Genetic Risk Factors Linked to Immune Cell DysfunctionResearchers report the TREM2 mutation can derail the immune cell's plaque-clearing activity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 28, 2016·4 min readPossible New Therapy for a Rare Childhood DiseaseA new study reports bone marrow transplants can significantly delay the onset of motor deficits in mouse models of MLIV.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 22, 2016·3 min readMemory Loss Caused By West Nile Virus ExplainedNeurological problems associated with West Nile disease could be due to the patient's immune system destroying parts of their neurons, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 15, 2016·8 min readA New Role For Amyloid Beta in Alzheimer’sResearchers have developed a new technique to measure levels of amyloid beta in the brain. They have also discovered new insights into why mutations of the TREM2 gene increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
