FeaturedPsychology·April 15, 2011·3 min readDrinking Energy Beverages Mixed with Alcohol May Be Riskier Than Drinking Alcohol AloneA new laboratory study compares the effects of alcohol alone versus alcohol mixed with an energy drink on a cognitive...Read More
NeurologyNeuroscience·April 9, 2011·5 min readResearcher Doggedly Pursues New Treatments for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients in ComaFamiliar voices, magnetic stimulation being tested in 2 clinical trials We’ve all watched it unfold on soap operas, medical dramas...Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurology·April 8, 2011·2 min readWorld First: Discovery of a Common Genetic Cause of Autism and EpilepsyResearchers from the CHUM Research Centre (CRCHUM) have identified a new gene that predisposes people to both autism and epilepsy....Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 5, 2011·1 min readScientists Develop New Technology for Stroke RehabilitationDevices which could be used to rehabilitate the arms and hands of people who have experienced a stroke have been...Read More
GeneticsNeurology·April 4, 2011·2 min readStudy Provides First Link Between 2 Major Parkinson’s GenesAs Parkinson’s Awareness Month gets underway, a Canadian-led international study is providing important new insight into Parkinson’s disease and paving...Read More
Neurology·April 4, 2011·2 min readResearchers Link Herpes to Alzheimer’s Disease‘Cold sores’ connected to cognitive decline Laboratories at the University of New Mexico (UNM), Brown University, and House Ear Institute...Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 2, 2011·8 min readWorld Autism Awareness Day – Share the Facts About Autism Spectrum DisordersWorld Autism Awareness Day is here. April 2, 2011 marks the fourth annual World Autism Awareness Day. To help build...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 1, 2011·2 min readSkywalker Ensures Optimal Communication Between NeuronsCommunication errors between brain cells may lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s Patrik Verstreken (VIB/K.U.Leuven) has discovered the mechanism...Read More
Neurology·March 30, 2011·1 min readNew Method to Localize Epileptic Focus in Severe EpilepsyThe first two stereo-EEG explorations in Finland were carried out by neurosurgeons of the Epilepsy surgery team in Helsinki University...Read More
NeurologyNeuroscience·March 22, 2011·3 min readNew Method Delivers Alzheimer’s Drug to the BrainOxford University scientists have developed a new method for delivering complex drugs directly to the brain, a necessary step for...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 10, 2011·2 min readBone Marrow Stem Cells Safe for Young Traumatic Brain Injury PatientsThe results of a Phase 1 clinical trial involving stem cells from a patient's own bone marrow used to treat traumatic brain injury in children show that the procedure is safe.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 7, 2011·4 min readMicrotubule Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease Shares Some BlameNew Parkinson's disease research suggests defective regulation of microtubules may be responsible for some cases of Parkinson's disease.Read More
