Latest

mitochondria

Image shows the worm's protein folding network.

·September 8, 2016·7 min read

Can Some Types of Fat Protect Us From Brain Disease?

According to researchers, having a little extra fat may help protect against Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·September 5, 2016·4 min read

From DNA to Disease, Study Describes a Rare, New Brain Disorder

Researchers have identified genetics mutations involved in a rare and unnamed neurological disorder.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 26, 2016·3 min read

Shedding New Light on Calcium’s Role in Memory and Learning

A new study reports on how calcium in mitochondria can impact brain development and adult cognition.

Image shows the shape of a fish made up from omega 3 pills.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 22, 2016·4 min read

Stroke Like Brain Damage Reduced By Omega 3 Injection: Mouse Study

Researchers report omega-3 fatty acids reduced brain damage in mouse models of stoke.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 3, 2016·5 min read

Scientists Keep a Molecule from Moving Inside Nerve Cells to Prevent Cell Death

Researchers have identified one way in which an RNA binding protein may contribute to ALS.

Featured Neurology

·June 27, 2016·5 min read

Overactive Immune System May Be Responsible for Cell Death in Parkinson’s

Researchers report two genes associated with Parkinson's disease are also key regulators of the immune system.

Image shows positive α-Synuclein staining of a Lewy body from a patient who had Parkinson's disease.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 8, 2016·5 min read

A Key to Parkinson’s Neurodegeneration Identified

A new study reports the interaction between a mitochondrial protein called TOM20 and alpha-synuclein leads to neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.

Featured Neurology

·June 8, 2016·7 min read

Metabolite of MS Drug May Be Safe and Effective Parkinson’s Treatment

A drug usually used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis appears to increase the activity of Nrf2, a protein that protects the body from oxidative stress and inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 7, 2016·3 min read

Mobilizing Mitochondria May Be Key to Regenerating Damaged Neurons: Mouse Study

A new study reports boosting the transport of mitochondria along axons enhances the ability for mouse nerve cells to replace themselves following injury.