FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·January 6, 2017·6 min readExperimental Treatment for Parkinson’s Symptoms Shows Early PromiseDBS Plus, a new version of deep brain stimulation, shows promise in helping to relieve Parkinson's symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 5, 2017·3 min readMouse Model Points to Potential New Alzheimer’s TreatmentInhibiting an enzyme that is elevated in people with Alzheimer's appears to reverse cognitive decline and neuropathy associated with the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 5, 2017·5 min readParkinson’s Protein Travels From Brain to GutResearchers report alpha-synuclein, a protein associated with Parkinson's disease, can travel from the brain to the gut by following a specific path.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 5, 2017·6 min readLiving Close to Major Roads Linked to Slightly Increased Dementia RiskA new study suggests traffic noise and air pollution from living close to a major road could contribute to an increased risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 30, 2016·5 min readAncient DNA Can Both Diminish and Defend Modern MindsA new study raises the question of whether a genetic mutation associated with neurodegeneration in one environment could act in a positive way in a different setting.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 29, 2016·3 min readPaint Strokes May Help to Identify Alzheimer’sResearchers report Alzheimer's can be detected before diagnosis by looking at, and applying mathematical analysis, to their painting styles.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 28, 2016·5 min readLow Levels of Manganese in Welding Fumes Cause Parkinson’s-Like Neurological ProblemsA new study reports exposure to airborne manganese in welding fumes contribute to Parkinson's like neurological problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 28, 2016·4 min read‘Latest Spoke in the Wheel’ Drives Brain-Mapping AdvancesSuper resolution microscopy may help to provide a better understanding of the structure and functions of the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 26, 2016·4 min readSingle Protein May Hold Secret to Treating Parkinson’sActivating Nrf2 helps with the removal of LRRK2 and alpha synuclein, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 22, 2016·3 min readPromising Discovery For A Non-Invasive Early Detection of Alzheimer’sA new paper details a technology that can detect pathological oligomeric forms of tau in Alzheimer's patients through human blood platelets.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2016·4 min readThe Molecular Roots of Alzheimer’sFindings may help to shed light on how Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases develop.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 20, 2016·5 min readStudy Confirms Sniff Test May Be Useful in Diagnosing Early Alzheimer’sResearchers report the sniff test may be used to diagnose mild cognitive impairment.Read More