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·June 11, 2012·3 min read

New Stroke Treatment Could Prevent and Reduce Brain Damage

Findings show new therapy has potential to help the brain as it reacts to stroke’s harmful effects. Researchers at the...

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·July 23, 2014·3 min read

Study Links Enzyme to Autistic Behaviors

A new study links enzyme MMP-9 to autistic behaviors associated with Fragile X.

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·February 27, 2016·3 min read

Nitric Oxide Keeps Blood-Brain Barrier Intact and Protects Against Neuroinflammation

Researchers discover nitric oxide plays an unexpected role in maintaining the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, reducing parasite invasion in the brain and neuroinflammation.

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Featured Neurology Pain

·February 29, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Identify New Targets for Reducing Nerve Pain

Researchers reveal a new, promising therapeutic strategy for treating neuropathic pain.

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Featured Neurology

·July 27, 2016·4 min read

Resveratrol May Restore Integrity of Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s

Researchers report resveratrol, a naturally occurring compound found in red wine and dark chocolate, appears to improve the integrity of the blood brain barrier in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 21, 2022·4 min read

Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Treatment

AZD1236, an existing drug used primarily for the treatment of COPD, reduces damage following spinal cord injury by inhibiting the inflammatory response in the spinal cord.