Brain CancerFeatured·June 25, 2013·3 min readBrain Cancer: Hunger for Amino Acids Makes It More AggressiveResearchers discover an enzyme, IDH, which facilitates the breakdown of specific amino acids makes glioblastoma brain cancer particularly aggressive.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 24, 2013·3 min readAbsence of Gene Leads to Earlier, More Severe Case of Multiple SclerosisA new study identifies a possible genetic mechanism that causes a quicker progression of multiple sclerosis. The absence of Tob1 in CD4+ T cells is key to early onset of a more aggressive form of MS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 23, 2013·4 min readGetting to Grips with MigraineNew findings point to five genetic regions linked to the onset of migraines. The study provides new information about the cause and biological triggers which underlie migraine attacks.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 21, 2013·3 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Protein Controls Movement in MiceResearchers reveal the Bace1 protein, well known for its role in Alzheimer's disease, controls spindle development in muscles and leads to impaired movement when absent.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 20, 2013·3 min read1 in 4 Stroke Patients Suffer PTSDA new study finds almost 300,000 stroke survivors yearly will develop PTSD as a result of their health scare.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 20, 2013·4 min readAnimal Study Shows Promising Path to Prevent EpilepsyA new study identifies a receptor which could be key to preventing epilepsy following a prolonged period of seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 20, 2013·2 min readScientists Design a Potential Drug Compound that Attacks Parkinson’s Disease on Two FrontsResearchers have discovered a compound which could counter Parkinson's disease in two ways at once.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 19, 2013·3 min readLong-Term Study Reports Deep Brain Stimulation Effective for Most Common Hereditary DystoniaA long-term study suggests deep brain stimulation has good success rates and lasting benefits for patients with hereditary dystonia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2013·3 min readNew Alzheimer’s Research Suggests Possible Cause: The Interaction of Proteins in the BrainResearchers discover by looking at amyloid-beta and tau independently that the interaction between the proteins could be the key to the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. As the interaction between the two proteins increased, the progression of Alzheimer's worsened.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2013·2 min readAntioxidant Shows Promise in Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers discover Diapocynin, a synthetic molecule derived from apocynin, protects neurobehavioural function in transgenic mice with Parkinson's disease symptoms. The molecule helps prevent deficits in motor coordination.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2013·4 min readValidating Maps of the Brain’s Resting StateA new study examines the relationship of fMRI maps of the brain's resting state with the brain's underlying neurological and anatomical structure.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2013·3 min readStaging System in ALS Shows Potential Tracks of Disease ProgressionPerforming post-mortem staging of the brains and spinal cord tissue of patients with ALS, researchers discover the neurodegenerative disease could progress from one start point in the CNS to other regions of the brain and spinal cord.Read More
