FeaturedNeurology·September 11, 2013·3 min readFat Marker Predicts Cognitive Decline in People with HIVResearchers discover levels of certain fats found in the CSF may predict which HIV patients are more likely to suffer from cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 9, 2013·6 min readTherapy Slows Onset and Progression of Lou Gehrig’s DiseaseBy reducing the expression of the SOD1 gene, ALS onset and progression is slowed, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 16, 2013·4 min readEffects of Parkinson’s Disease Mutation Reversed in CellsResearchers discover a chemical in an anti-wrinkle cream could help prevent the death of nerve cells damaged by mutations, which cause an inherited form of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 1, 2013·4 min readPotential Nutritional Therapy for Childhood Neurodegenerative DiseaseResearchers have discovered the gene mutation responsible for pontocerebellar hypoplasia. Pontocerebellar hypoplasia is an incurable neurodegenerative disease which affects children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 27, 2013·4 min readHigh-Resolution Mapping Technique Uncovers Underlying Circuit Architecture of the BrainUsing an innovative brain-tracing technique, researchers discover a way to 'untangle' neural networks. The findings offer insight into how specific brain regions are connected.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 20, 2013·2 min readScientists Design a Potential Drug Compound that Attacks Parkinson’s Disease on Two FrontsResearchers have discovered a compound which could counter Parkinson's disease in two ways at once.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2013·4 min readScientists Discover Key Signaling Pathway that Makes Young Neurons ConnectResearchers have identified a molecular program which spurs the growth of neuronal output connections.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 13, 2013·3 min readA Peptide to Protect Brain FunctionResearchers develop a protein called NAP which protects and restores nerve cell communication in some neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2013·4 min readScientists Map Process by Which Brain Cells Form Long-Term MemoriesResearchers have discovered how the Arc protein regulates neuronal activity, providing clues into the brain's ability to form long-term memories.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 4, 2013·3 min readHeart Health Matters to Your BrainNew research finds an increased risk for cognitive decline in patients with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 31, 2013·2 min readHow Disease Mutations Affect the Parkin ProteinResearchers have determined the crystal structure of Parkin, a protein found in cells which, when matured, can lead to a hereditary form of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 29, 2013·3 min readFrom Trauma to TauResearchers discover traumatic brain injuries generate tau oligomers, a protein associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The discovery could provide insight into lasting brain damage caused by TBI.Read More
