FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 12, 2016·7 min readCancer Drug Restores Dopamine And Reduces Toxic Proteins in Parkinson’s and DementiaResearchers report that a FDA approved drug to treat leukemia increases dopamine and reduces toxic proteins linked to disease progression in Parkison's and dementia with Lewy bodies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 25, 2016·6 min readDopamine’s Role in MovementDopamine neurons have a direct role in encoding movement, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 24, 2016·3 min readTooth Loss Increases Risk of Dementia and Reduced Cognitive FunctionA new study shows an association between tooth loss and diminished cognitive function in adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 28, 2016·3 min readBenefits and Toxicity of Anti-Prion Antibodies in the BrainA new study looks at the toxicity and benefits of the use of anti-prion antibodies.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 11, 2016·3 min readCholesterol Lowering Drug Could Help Treat Parkinsons DiseaseA clinical trial is being conducted to assess the effectiveness of a cholesterol lowering drug in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 5, 2016·3 min readCerebrovascular Disease Linked to Psychosis in Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, cerebrovascular disease is a major determinant of psychosis in Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 9, 2015·3 min readMath Models Could Change Strategies for Tackling Alzheimer’s DiseaseMath models usually applied to physics studies are proving useful in studying the spatial distribution of astocytes in the brain, and are helping to develop new strategies for tackling Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 30, 2015·4 min readCould Aspirin Help Prevent Cell Death in Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases?Salicylic acid, a breakdown product of aspirin, appears to bind to an enzyme that plays a major role in a number of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 24, 2015·5 min readSurprising Similarities Between Childhood Disorder and ALSA new study uncovers molecular changes which may explain why motor neurons, rather than other neurons, are affected by the childhood illness, SMA.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2015·5 min readLong Term Musical Memory Spared in Alzheimer’s PatientsA new study reports on the anatomic reason why long term musical memory often stays intact for Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 16, 2015·7 min readGenetic Overlap Found Between Alzheimer’s and Cardiovascular Disease Risk FactorsAccording to a new study, researchers have discovered an overlap between Alzheimer's disease and two specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease, CRP and plasma lipids.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2014·2 min readFixing a Faulty Molecular ‘Transport Hub’ Could Slow Brain DegenerationA new finding into how the body sorts and transports proteins within cells could lead to new treatments for some neurodegenerative disorders, researchers report.Read More
