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·February 18, 2017·4 min read

Second Cause of Hidden Hearing Loss Identified

Researchers reveal an unexpected cause for hidden hearing loss.

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·February 9, 2017·5 min read

Anti-Cell Death Agent A Potential Treatment For Vision Loss in MS

ST266 produces an anti-inflammatory effect and can help preserve cells in the optic nerve, a new study reports.

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·January 4, 2017·2 min read

Understanding the Causes of Neurological Abnormalities That Result From Premature Birth

Researchers report motor problems associated with preterm birth could be due to defects in peripheral nerves.

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·December 8, 2016·5 min read

New Clues to Myelination Could Help Identify Ways to Intervene in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers discovered an important component of myelination following birth that could help treat neurodegenerative diseases.

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·November 10, 2016·5 min read

Creating Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease by Targeting Neural Circuits

Researchers report a complex series of other molecular, cellular, circuit and network-level changes contribute to the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 8, 2016·4 min read

Brain ‘Fat’ Key to Mental Health

A new study reports researchers have discovered a previously unknown relationship between brain function and structure. The findings could help explain how communication breaks down in diseases such as multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia.

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·October 26, 2016·4 min read

Genetic Risk Factor for Binge Eating Discovered

A new study has identified a gene that appears to be associated with binge eating.

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·October 26, 2016·5 min read

Brain Scans of Children with Tourette Offer Clues About Disorder

A new neuroimaging study identifies differences in brain areas in children with Tourette syndrome compared to peers without the disorder.

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·October 13, 2016·4 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Reverse Some Physical Disability

According to researchers, a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis could help to reverse some of the physical disabilities associated with the disease.

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·October 11, 2016·4 min read

Running Triggers Production of a Molecule That Repairs the Brain: Mouse Study

Running helps to produce a molecule that can heal myelin in mice, a new study reports.

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·October 6, 2016·6 min read

Replacing Myelin Protects Neurons and Restores Function in Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse Study

Researchers have succeeded in regenerating myelin in mouse models of multiple sclerosis, protecting neurons from the disease and helping to restore function.