FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 8, 2016·4 min readSeasonal Allergies Could Change Your BrainA new study reports mice who were exposed to allergens produced new hippocampal neurons during allergic reactions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 8, 2016·5 min readBeneficial Role Clarified for Brain Protein Associated with Mad Cow DiseaseResearchers report a protein normally associated with prion diseases may help to maintain myelin.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 5, 2016·5 min readVaccine Candidates Protect Against Zika Virus in Rhesus MonkeysResearchers have completes a second round of studies on a promising vaccine for Zika virus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2016·5 min readBotulinum Toxin May Travel Further Than Expected in Nerve CellsResearchers report botox may spread from the injection site to produce symptoms consistent with botulism, including muscle weakness and breathing problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2016·3 min readPart of Brain That Compensates for Hearing Loss in Elderly IdentifiedResearchers have identified a specific part of the brain that older adults use to differentiate speech sounds in background noises.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2016·4 min readBrains of Overweight People ‘Ten Years Older’ Than Leaner Counterparts in Middle AgeOverweight people have a widespread reduction of their white matter compared to their leaner counterparts of the same age, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2016·5 min read“Use it or Lose it” to Defend Against Memory LossResearchers report a on a correlation between higher levels of NPTX2 and better brain volume and memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 3, 2016·5 min readScientists Keep a Molecule from Moving Inside Nerve Cells to Prevent Cell DeathResearchers have identified one way in which an RNA binding protein may contribute to ALS.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 3, 2016·5 min readNovel Genetic Mutation May Lead to the Progressive Loss of Motor FunctionResearchers have identified a mechanism that appears to be responsible for a rare form of pediatric neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 2, 2016·5 min readLower Weight in Late Life May Increase Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers report a link between a lower BMI and greater deposits of amyloid plaques in older individuals.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 2, 2016·4 min readHow a Single Gene May Protect Against Causes of Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers provide new insights into the role of UBQLN2 in removing toxic protein clumps.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 2, 2016·4 min readExercise Results in Larger Brain Size and Lowered Dementia RiskA new study suggests regular physical activity may lead to greater hippocampal volume and could stave off dementia, especially in older people.Read More
