FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2014·4 min readTBI can Disrupt Glymphatic System and Accelerate DementiaA new study reports TBI can disrupt the function of the glymphatic system, causing a build up of toxic proteins in the brain and accelerating neurodegeneration.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2014·1 min readBrain Stimulation Counteracts Dangerous Side Effect of SeizuresStimulating the thalamus and other areas of the brain stem connected with wakefulness can help bring rats back to consciousness after a seizure, new research reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2014·3 min readTeam Develops Drug to Reduce Side Effects of ‘Binge Drinking’Researchers develop a new compound which helps reduce the harmful side effects of binge drinking.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 1, 2014·4 min readStudy Measures Head Blows in Girls’ LacrosseA new study measures the dampening effects of various kinds of sports headgear on head blows.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 1, 2014·3 min readHigh School Football Players Show Brain Changes After One SeasonAccording to a new study, some high school football players show measurable brain changes after one year of playing the sport, even in the absence of a concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 1, 2014·3 min readBrain Scans Show Pituitary Abnormalities in Veterans with PTSDA new neuroimaging study reports veterans with PTSD could have hormonal irregularities due to pituitary gland damage from blast related injuries.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 25, 2014·2 min readResearchers Shed New Light on the Genetics of Memory PerformanceA new study takes significant steps in understanding how poor memory performance can be inherited.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 24, 2014·3 min readTest Detects Early Brain Damage in Football PlayersResearchers use an enhanced MRI approach to identify significant changes to the blood-brain barrier in professional football players following a concussion.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 23, 2014·3 min readResearchers Find How Mutant Gene Can Cause DeafnessResearchers discover how mutations in the TMIE gene can cause deafness from birth.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 20, 2014·4 min readBrain Dwelling Worm in UK Man’s Head SequencedResearchers generate first genome sequence of tapeworm removed from a patient's brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 19, 2014·3 min readGut Microbiota Influences Blood Brain Barrier PermeabilityA new study reports gut microbiota can influence the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 18, 2014·4 min readResearchers Prevent Memory Problems Caused by Sleep DeprivationResearchers report a particular set of cells in the hippocampus are responsible for memory problems following sleep deprivation.Read More