FeaturedNeurology·July 27, 2016·4 min readResveratrol May Restore Integrity of Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’sResearchers report resveratrol, a naturally occurring compound found in red wine and dark chocolate, appears to improve the integrity of the blood brain barrier in patients with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 21, 2016·3 min readApplying a New Imaging Tool to Common Brain DisordersA new imaging technique may provide researchers with better insights into neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 19, 2016·6 min readDiscovery May Lead to a Treatment to Slow Parkinson’sResearchers have discovered an interaction in neurons that contributes to Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 18, 2016·2 min readHow Proteins in the Brain Build Up Rapidly in Alzheimer’sResearchers report they have discovered the mechanism that leads to the rapid build up of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·July 14, 2016·4 min readAlzheimer’s Gene May Show Effects on Brain Starting in ChildhoodResearchers report children with any form of the e4 gene showed differences in brain development, specifically in areas often associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 14, 2016·4 min readUnexpected Arrangement of Plaques in Alzheimer’s Afflicted BrainsResearchers use a newly developed imaging technique that makes tissue transparent to visualize brain tissue from deceased patients with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 12, 2016·3 min readNanotech ‘Tattoo’ Can Map Emotion and Monitor Muscle ActivityNew technology could help improve muscle control and rehabilitation for those with stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 11, 2016·3 min readDetecting Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear With Aid of New Eye TechnologyHuman trials are scheduled for a new eye technology that researchers say could detect Alzheimer's before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 11, 2016·12 min readBrexit Could Threaten Neurodegenerative Disease Research in EuropeA new paper considers how Britain's decision to 'Brexit' the European Union could impact funding for neuroscience research, specifically for neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 11, 2016·6 min readStudy Finds Link Between TBI and Parkinson’s, But Not Alzheimer’sAccording to a new study, people with a history of TBI are at an increased risk for developing some neurodegenerative diseases later in life. However, TBI's don't appear to be linked to a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 11, 2016·4 min readAmyloid Probes Gain Powers in Search For Alzheimer’s CauseA metallic molecule allows for real time motoring of amyloid beta plaques.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 7, 2016·5 min readExtra Coding RNAs Regulate DNA Methylation in the Adult BrainAccording to researchers, ecRNAs could be player in memory formation.Read More