FeaturedNeurology·October 16, 2013·3 min readVeterans With Gulf War Illness Show Brain Changes Linked to Memory DeficitsResearchers find definitive brain alterations in veterans with GWI, caused as the result of exposure to neurotoxic chemicals during the first Gulf War. The study confirms working memory is affected in those with GWI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 13, 2013·3 min readTwo Forms of Parkinson’s Disease IdentifiedResearchers have succeeded in characterizing and producing two different types of alpha-synuclein aggregates. One of which is more toxic and has greater capacity to invade neurons.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2013·3 min readScientists Identify Protein Linking Exercise to Brain HealthResearchers isolated a protein which is increased during indurance exercise and gave it to non-exercising mice. The protein turned on genes which promote brain health and encouage new neurons to grow.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·3 min readSingle Gene Mutation Linked to Diverse Neurological DisordersA gene mutation which causes Lesch-Nyhan syndrome could provide clues to the developmental and neurological defects noted in other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·2 min readNeurological Researchers Find Fat May Be Linked to Memory LossThe loss of fat metabolizing protein PPARalpha in the hippocampus can lead to dementia, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2013·5 min readNew Strategy to Treat Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise in MiceResearchers have identified a set of compounds which could be used to treat MS. These compounds boost a population of progenitor cells which can repair damage to nerve fibers caused by the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·2 min readRecombinant Human Prion Protein Inhibits Prion PropagationA new study offers a promising discovery for the treatment and prevention of prion disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·October 9, 2013·3 min read‘Peanut Butter’ Test Can Help Diagnose Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers use peanut butter as a new tool to diagnose early stage Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 8, 2013·2 min readEverything in Moderation: Excessive Nerve Cell Pruning Leads to DiseaseAxon pruning becomes reactivated in neurodegenerative diseases, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 7, 2013·3 min readSending Multiple Sclerosis Up in SmokeResearchers discover THC and CBD prevent inflammation in the spinal cord and brain of mice with MS-like symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 7, 2013·3 min readStudy Identifies Possible Biomarker for Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers report of elevated alpha-synuclein levels detected on the skin of patients with Parkinson's disease. The findings could offer a new biomarker for the recognition of Parkinson's before the disease reaches advanced stage.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2013·2 min readCell Auto Cleaning Mechanism Mediates the Formation of Plaques in Alzheimer’sUsing transgenic mice, researchers find a lack of autophagy in neurons prevents the secretion of amyloid beta and the formation of β-amyloid plaques in the brain.Read More
