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·April 15, 2014·3 min read

Limiting a Certain Protein in the Brain Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Mice

Limiting the p25 protein appears to reverse AD symptoms in mice, a new study reports.

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·April 14, 2014·2 min read

A Single Switch Dictates Severity of Epileptic Seizures

Researchers claim to have identified a switch in the brain of people with epilepsy which dictates whether their seizures will be mild or lead to a loss of consciousness.

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·April 13, 2014·4 min read

New Mouse Model Could Revolutionize Research in Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report of creating two new mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. They believe the models could potentially revolutionize research into the neurodegenerative disease.

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·April 12, 2014·4 min read

Online Registry Aims to Drive Brain Disease Research

The Brain Health Registry promises to cut the time and costs of conducting clinical trails for neurological diseases. The online project, led by UCSF, will help researchers to analyze and track the brain functions of thousands of volunteers over time.

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·April 10, 2014·4 min read

Too Much Protein May Kill Brain Cells as Parkinson’s Progresses

Researchers discover how the most common genetic cause of PD kills neurons. The findings could assist in monitoring the disease progression and provide new treatment options.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·April 9, 2014·6 min read

Blocking DNA Repair Mechanisms Could Improve Radiation Therapy for Brain Cancer

Researchers suggest blocking DNA repair mechanisms could improve radiation therapy for glioblastoma brain cancer.

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·April 9, 2014·7 min read

Google Glass Puts the Focus on Parkinson’s

Researchers are investigating Google Glass as an aid to help people with PD retain their independence for longer.

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·April 9, 2014·2 min read

Bone Marrow Stem Cells Show Promise in Stroke Treatment

Researchers find stem cells processed from bone marrow could be beneficial for stroke recovery.

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Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 8, 2014·4 min read

Lipid Levels During Prenatal Brain Development Impact Autism

Abnormal lipid levels in the brain can affect the interaction between neural networks in early prenatal brain development. Researchers believe this could be a trigger for autism.

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·April 8, 2014·9 min read

Spinal Stimulation Helps 4 Patients with Paraplegia Regain Voluntary Movement

Four paraplegic patients are now able to voluntarily move previously paralyzed muscles, thanks to a new treatment which involves electrical stimulation of the spinal cord.