FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 1, 2016·4 min readElectrical Therapy Offers Promise for Stroke PatientsResearchers report tDCS could prove beneficial for stroke patients with chronic aphasia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 18, 2016·4 min readLink Between Intensive Post-Stroke Rehab and Recovery Demonstrated in RatsResearchers have identified an increase in a critical neural pathway following post stroke rehabilitation and noted its connection to recovery of function in ICH rat models.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 8, 2016·6 min readNew Device Could Help Get Paralyzed People Back on Their FeetA new stent-based electrode BMI could help restore some movement to people with paralysis without the need for open brain surgery.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2016·5 min readSensorimotor Cortex Commands the Performance of Skilled MovementResearchers report the sensorimotor cortex is essential for initiating and executing complex movement.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 1, 2016·4 min readTreating ALS By Targeting Upper Motor NeuronsResearchers demonstrate it is possible to modify gene expression in upper motor neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·January 8, 2016·6 min readWindow of Recovery Can Reopen Following a StrokeResearchers report inducing a second stroke may increase brain plasticity.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 21, 2015·3 min readWired for Gaming: Brain Differences in Compulsive GamersA new study reports chronic video game playing is associated with hyperconnectivity between a number of brain networks, and reveals why these brain changes could be both beneficial and harmful.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 23, 2015·5 min readNeurons Encoding Hand Shapes Identified in the BrainResearchers report neurons in the PPC encode entire hand shapes. The findings are helping with the development of neuroprosthetic devices.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·November 13, 2015·4 min readBrain Structure May Be the Root of ApathyA new study reports on a neurobiological basis for apathy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 12, 2015·6 min readReliability and Ease of Use Enhanced for BrainGate BCI by Self CalibrationResearchers make significant advancements to develop a practical BCI technology that is easy to use and reliable for people with paralysis to use independently to regain control over external devices.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 7, 2015·3 min readLack of D1 Receptors Results in Slowed Movement in Parkinson’s PatientsA new study reveals a lack of dopamine transmission via D1 receptors disrupts information flow in the basal ganglia and can cause difficulty in initiating voluntary movements for Parkinson's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 1, 2015·2 min readMotivation Promotes Recovery Following Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers report that motivation could aid the recovery of motor function following spinal cord injury.Read More
