FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 13, 2018·3 min readHow Insomnia KillsResearchers report on a link between insomnia and an increased risk of suicide in sufferers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 10, 2018·2 min readBrain Stimulation Improves Word Recall in Severe EpilepsyStimulating specific regions of the brain can help to improve memory and word recall in those with severe epilepsy, a new Nature Communications study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 9, 2018·6 min readGenes Associated With Glioblastoma Brain Cancer IdentifiedA new study describes glioblastoma specific gene co-expression relationships between a group of 22 genes.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 8, 2018·3 min readFirst Hybrid Nanotech Device Mimicking the Blood-Brain BarrierResearchers have use nanotechnology to develop a 1:1 scale model of the blood-brain barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2018·3 min readDeep Brain Stimulation May Help Those With Multiple SclerosisA new study reports dTMS can help to reduce fatigue symptoms in those with multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 7, 2018·3 min readMind-Controlling Molecules from Wasp Venom May Help Parkinson’s PatientsResearchers have identified new peptides in wasp venom that could lead to new treatments for Parkinson's disease.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 6, 2018·3 min readImmune System Dysfunction May Occur Early in Alzheimer’sResearchers say their findings about immune system changes early in Alzheimer's could lead to new blood tests that may be used to detect the disease before it becomes symptomatic.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 6, 2018·3 min readBilingualism Could Offset Brain Changes in Alzheimer’sA new study reports bilingual people have an advantage when it comes to brain plasticity. Researchers report being multilingual could help stave off cognitive decline associated with dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2018·5 min readMemory Loss Identified Years Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms AppearUCL researchers have developed a new cognitive test able to detect subtle memory problems years before Alzheimer's symptoms develop.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 6, 2018·3 min readBrain Chemical Blamed For Old Age Mental Decline Could Hold Key to Its ReversalResearchers report keeping levels of KYNA low throughout a worm's life can help prevent the onsite of age-related cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·February 5, 2018·6 min readHalf of All Dementias Start with Damaged ‘Gatekeeper’ CellsResearchers reveal pericytes play a critical role in white matter health and the development of dementia.Read More