FeaturedNeurology·August 1, 2018·4 min readRewiring the Brain to Fight EpilepsySema4D not only reduces the severity of seizures in mouse models of epilepsy, it also helps to increase the number of inhibitory synapses in the brains of the animals, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 1, 2018·4 min readAlzheimer’s Drug May Stop Disease If Used Before Symptoms AppearResearchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·July 31, 2018·5 min readLong Term Study of a Boy’s Lobectomy Offers Rare Glimpse of Plasticity in ActionResearchers report, following a lobectomy, the left hemisphere of the brain compensated for visual tasks in a young boy. The findings, researchers say, provide a detailed characterization of plasticity in the developing brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·July 30, 2018·2 min readAlzheimer’s Risk Gene Impairs Neurogenesis: Mouse StudyA new mouse study finds APOE genes, commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, impairs the development of new neurons in areas of the brain associated with memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 30, 2018·5 min readAdvancing the Search for Antibodies to Treat Alzheimer’sTwo new studies shed light on the most toxic forms of amyloid beta and suggest how researchers can find new antibodies to help target these structures in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 30, 2018·4 min readFeel Light Headed When Standing Up? You May Have a Greater Risk of DementiaA new study reveals middle aged people who experience lightheadedness or dizziness upon standing, as a result of a sudden drop of blood pressure, may face a higher risk of developing dementia as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 27, 2018·4 min readNew Study Offers Hope of Recovery From Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers say a novel enzyme treatment may reduce inflammation and scarring that prevents neural regeneration in spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·July 26, 2018·4 min readCan Researchers Leverage Mysterious Mossy Cells for Brain Disease Treatments?A new study reports mossy cells in the dentate gyrus help control neurogenesis and may play a role in common brain disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 26, 2018·4 min readSystem that Could Reduce Neurodegeneration in Huntington’s DiscoveredResearchers have identified a mechanism that may reduce the toxic aggregation of the huntingtin protein. The findings could lead to new treatment options for Huntington's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 26, 2018·4 min readTraffic Jams in the BrainA new study reports disrupted transportation routes in nerve cells are a significant cause of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 25, 2018·6 min readBrain Discovery Could Block Aging’s Terrible Toll on the MindResearchers say improving the function of lymphatic vessels can dramatically enhance memory and learning ability in aging mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·July 25, 2018·3 min readDepression and Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk of VTEResearchers have identified a link between depression, antidepressant use and an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism.Read More