ElectrophysiologyFeatured·February 2, 2013·3 min readCaught in the Act: Researchers Capture Key Moments in Cell DeathResearchers visualize the molecular changes in a critical cell death protein that force cells to die. Defects in cell death have been linked to the development of diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 31, 2013·5 min readExamining the so-called Basque Mutation of Parkinson’sResearchers examine mutations of the LRRK2 gene and R1441G, known as the Basque mutation, to better understand Parkinson's disease among patients in the Basque Country.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 30, 2013·2 min readNew Drug Target Identified for Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report that the protein Klotho plays an important role in the health of myelin, the insulating material allowing for the rapid communication between nerve cells. These findings may lead to new therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 30, 2013·2 min readScientists Uncover a Previously Unknown Mechanism of Memory FormationA recent study indicates microRNAs may play a far more important role in memory formation than previously thought. The research suggests microRNA—miR-182 is involved in developing memory in the amgydala.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 21, 2013·3 min readResearchers Turn One Form of Neuron into Another in the BrainA new finding turns one of the basics of neurobiology on its head, demonstrating that it is possible to turn one type of already differentiated neuron into another within the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 18, 2013·3 min readPenn Vet Study Reveals a Promising New Target for Parkinson’s Disease TherapiesWith a new insight into a model of Parkinson’s disease, researchers have identified a novel target for mitigating some of the disease’s toll on the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 2, 2012·2 min readNew Research Model to Aid Search for Degenerative Disease CuresEfforts to treat disorders like Lou Gehrig’s disease, Paget’s disease, inclusion body myopathy and dementia will receive a considerable boost from a new research model created by UC Irvine scientists.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 11, 2012·3 min readTwo Proteins Offer a Clearer Way to Treat Huntington’s DiseaseHD mice crossbred with mice that produced greater levels of PGC-1alpha showed dramatic improvement. Production of misfolded proteins was essentially eliminated and the mice behaved normally. “Degeneration of brain cells is prevented. Neurons don’t die,” said La Spada.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 11, 2012·3 min readNew Stroke Treatment Could Prevent and Reduce Brain DamageFindings show new therapy has potential to help the brain as it reacts to stroke’s harmful effects. Researchers at the...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 23, 2012·3 min readAntioxidant Urate Could Protect Against Parkinson’s DiseaseStudy supports urate protection against Parkinson’s disease, hints at novel mechanism In vitro study indicates urate protection extends beyond antioxidant...Read More
Neurology·May 9, 2012·2 min readReduction of Excess Brain Activity Improves Memory in Amnestic Mild Cognitive ImpairmentResearch published by Cell Press in the May 10th issue of the journal Neuron, describes a potential new therapeutic approach...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·January 13, 2012·2 min readWalk This Way: Scientists and MBL Physiology Course Students Describe How a Motor Protein “Steps Out”Just like people, some proteins have characteristic ways of “walking,” which (also like human gaits) are not so easy to...Read More
