FeaturedNeurology·November 12, 2015·5 min readExperimental Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Clock on Key Aspects of AgingResearchers discover an experimental Alzheimer's disease drug appears to slow key features of the aging process, including memory loss and improved a number of physiological features.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 11, 2015·3 min readOrchestra Boosts Mood and Confidence for People with DementiaMood and confidence boosted for people with dementia who join a special orchestra, a new report says.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 11, 2015·3 min readComa Recovery Could Be Predicted by Brain ScansA new study reports fMRI brain scans may help doctors to predict which of their patients in a coma will regain consciousness.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 11, 2015·4 min readBrain Bleeding Risk for Men With Alzheimer’s GeneA new study reports that even though women with the ApoE4 gene are at higher risk of developing dementia, men with the gene are at higher risk of brain hemorrhages.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 11, 2015·4 min readEvidence of Genetic Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and ObesityA new study provides additional evidence of a genetic link between body weight and risk for developing neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 10, 2015·4 min readSniffing Out Information on Dopamine Receptor SignalingResearchers report arginine methylation regulates dopamine signaling in human cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 10, 2015·4 min readTriggering and Blocking Pain Signals with Implantable Wireless DevicesResearchers have developed flexible, optogenetic implants that can activate and block pain in the body before the signals reach the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·November 10, 2015·3 min readBlood-Brain Barrier Opened Non-Invasively to Deliver ChemotherapyResearchers have successfully used focused ultrasound to non-invasively penetrate the blood-brain barrier and deliver chemotherapy to a patient with brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 9, 2015·4 min readNerve Cells Warn Brain of Damage to the Inner EarAccording to a new study, some inner ear nerve cells can signal tissue damage to the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 9, 2015·4 min readParkinson’s Drug Could Help Save SightA new study reports L-DOPA may be able to delay or prevent macular degeneration associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 9, 2015·3 min readA Breakthrough in Understanding Childhood Motor Neuron DiseaseResearchers report insufficient blood supply could contribute to motor neuron loss in SMA.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·November 9, 2015·6 min readBlood Test Can Detect Concussions in KidsA blood test is able to detect concussions with 94 percent accuracy, a new study reports.Read More