FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2016·5 min readProtection Against Parkinson’s Disease May Begin in the GutResearchers report cells located in the gut spark an immune response that protects neurons against damage connected to Parkinson's.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 20, 2016·3 min readShape Shifting Protein Behind Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report amyloid beta may change its internal structure to be absorbed into the cell and become toxic.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 14, 2016·4 min readProtecting Nerve Cells From Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers have discovered a way in which it could be possible to stop proteins from triggering energy failure inside nerve cells in those affected by Huntington's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 8, 2016·7 min readCan 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 5, 2016·4 min readFrom DNA to Disease, Study Describes a Rare, New Brain DisorderResearchers have identified genetics mutations involved in a rare and unnamed neurological disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 26, 2016·3 min readShedding New Light on Calcium’s Role in Memory and LearningA new study reports on how calcium in mitochondria can impact brain development and adult cognition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 22, 2016·4 min readStroke Like Brain Damage Reduced By Omega 3 Injection: Mouse StudyResearchers report omega-3 fatty acids reduced brain damage in mouse models of stoke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 3, 2016·5 min readScientists Keep a Molecule from Moving Inside Nerve Cells to Prevent Cell DeathResearchers have identified one way in which an RNA binding protein may contribute to ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 27, 2016·5 min readOveractive Immune System May Be Responsible for Cell Death in Parkinson’sResearchers report two genes associated with Parkinson's disease are also key regulators of the immune system.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 8, 2016·5 min readA Key to Parkinson’s Neurodegeneration IdentifiedA new study reports the interaction between a mitochondrial protein called TOM20 and alpha-synuclein leads to neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2016·7 min readMetabolite of MS Drug May Be Safe and Effective Parkinson’s TreatmentA 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 7, 2016·3 min readMobilizing Mitochondria May Be Key to Regenerating Damaged Neurons: Mouse StudyA new study reports boosting the transport of mitochondria along axons enhances the ability for mouse nerve cells to replace themselves following injury.Read More