FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 11, 2014·4 min readStudy Blocks Multiple Sclerosis Relapses in MiceResearchers report the Del-1 protein reduces the severity of a disease equivalent to MS in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 11, 2014·3 min readAnxiety Can Accelerate Conversion to Alzheimer’s for People with MCIAnxiety can accelerate the development of Alzheimer's disease in some patients with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 10, 2014·3 min readStatins Reverse Learning Disabilities Caused by Genetic DisorderA new study reports statins may reverse learning deficits caused by a genetic mutation in Noonan syndrome.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 7, 2014·3 min readResearchers Identify New Genetic Cause of EpilepsyA new study reports researchers have used whole genome sequencing to identify a new genetic cause of epileptic encephalopathy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2014·4 min readScientists Create Parkinson’s Disease in a DishA new study reports researchers have successfully created a human stem cell model of Parkinson's disease in a dish.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 6, 2014·2 min readHuman Stem Cell Derived Neuron Transplants Reduce Seizures in MiceTransplanted neurons derived from stem cells shown to be effective in treating epilepsy in mice, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurology·November 5, 2014·2 min readBrain Changes Linked to Prematurity May Explain Risk of Neurodevelopmental DisordersA new study could help explain why preterm babies are at higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2014·4 min readBlocking Mitochondrial Fission Shows Potential as an Effective Treatment for Parkinson’s DiseaseInhibition of the Drp1 mitochondrial fission protein shows potential as a treatment for Parkinson's disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurology·November 4, 2014·3 min readBrain Anatomy Differences Between Autistic and Typically Developing Individuals Are IndistinguishableA new study reports the brain anatomy in MRI scans of those with autism and typically developing individuals is virtually indistinguishable above the age of six.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 4, 2014·4 min readALS: Crunching Clinical Data by Weight of NumbersResearchers organize a crowdsourcing challenge to help identify new algorithms which could expedite effective therapies for ALS.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 3, 2014·3 min readRadiation a Risk Factor for Meningioma Brain Tumors in Young PeopleExposure to radiation appears to increase the risk of developing meningioma brain cancer in people under the age of 30, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 31, 2014·3 min readLink Seen Between Seizures and Migraines in the BrainResearchers discover a link between the dynamics of seizures and spreading depression associated with migraine auras.Read More