FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 5, 2019·3 min readParkinson’s clues seen in tiny fish could aid quest for treatmentsZebrafish study reveals how key dopaminergic neurons, which are damaged as a result of Parkinson's disease, can be regenerated. Researchers report the immune system plays a critical role in the process.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 23, 2018·6 min readThe Molecular Link Between Aging and NeurodegenerationA new study provides new clues for the links between aging and neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 16, 2018·4 min readHigh Salt Diet Produces Dementia: Mouse StudyResearchers reveal high salt intake reduces resting cerebral blood flow and can contribute to dementia in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 8, 2017·3 min readLink Between Brain’s Memory Center and Heart FunctionVanderbilt researchers report elderly people whose hearts pump less blood have reduced blood flow in the temporal lobe. Previous studies report the temporal lobe is a critical brain area for the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 1, 2017·4 min readResearchers Discover Where Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s Occur in the BrainResearchers report they have discovered where the earliest signs of Alzheimer's may occur in the brain. Initial accumulation of Alzheimer's associated amyloid beta was discovered in an important functional network, the default mode network.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 22, 2017·4 min readArtificial Intelligence Predicts Dementia Before Onset of SymptomsMcGill University researchers have developed a deep learning algorithm capable of detecting signatures of dementia in patients two years before the onset of symptoms by reviewing a single PET brain scan.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 21, 2017·4 min readHow Physical Exercise Prevents DementiaResearchers discover physical activity has an influence on brain metabolism, preventing an increase in choline. A new Translational Psychiatry report suggests physical exercise may help protect neurons and reduce symptoms of dementia in older people.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 6, 2017·5 min readHoming System Delivers Drugs to Specific NeuronsResearchers have developed a new method to deliver drugs to specific neurons throughout the brain.Read More