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·May 20, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Find Far-Reaching, Microvascular Damage in Uninjured Side of Brain After Stroke

New research suggests the integrity of the blood brain barrier is compromised for days after an ischemic stroke. This can lead to serious, life threatening complications. Repairing the BBB could prevent further complications.

The image shows the amyloid fibril proteins discussed in the article.

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·May 20, 2013·4 min read

Molecular Trigger for Alzheimer’s Disease Identified

A new study has pinpointed a catalytic trigger for the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The findings could play a central role in the diagnostics and new drug development for neurodegenerative diseases.

The illustration is of the human brain and spinal cord.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 17, 2013·3 min read

Study Identifies New Approach to Improving Treatments for MS and Other Conditions

Researchers discovered a novel molecular target for the design of drugs which could be safer and more effective for multiple sclerosis, as well as other disorders associated with the loss of white matter in the brain.

The image shows a brain with light beams entering it.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 16, 2013·2 min read

Physicist’s Tool has Potential for Brain Mapping

Researchers have developed a fiber-optic, two-photon optogenetic simulator which can be used to stimulate a light sensitive protein introduced into neurons and living cells in the brain. The researchers suggest this technology would be a useful tool for the BRAIN mapping initiative.

The image shows the researcher using the TUS

Featured Neuroscience

·May 15, 2013·3 min read

‘Good Vibrations’! Brain Ultrasound Improves Mood

Researchers have investigated transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) for modulating mental states in human volunteers suffering from chronic pain.

The diagram shows the location of the hippocampus in the brain.

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·May 15, 2013·4 min read

Brain Rewires Itself After Damage or Injury

When the hippocampus, an area of the brain associated with memory and learning, is damaged, the prefrontal cortex takes over. This demonstration of neuroplasticity could give rise to new treatment options for Alzheimer's disease and other conditions associated with damage to the brain.

This is a photograph of a basal cell carcinoma.

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·May 15, 2013·2 min read

Skin Cancer May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

According to new research, people who had skin cancer were almost 80% less likely to later develop Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Psychology

·May 15, 2013·5 min read

Repeat Brain Injury Raises Soldiers’ Suicide Risk

New research suggests military personnel who suffer more than one mild TBI face a significantly higher risk of suicide.

The diagram of the brain highlights the prefrontal cortex, an the area of the brain which is responsible for fear and stress in ptsd.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 14, 2013·3 min read

Brain-Imaging Study Links Cannabinoid Receptors to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Researchers discover a connection between the quantity of CB1 cannabinoid receptors in the brain and PTSD.

The image shows an MRI scan of a patient with brain cancer. The tumor is highlighted in blue.

Brain Cancer Featured

·May 14, 2013·4 min read

New Drug Enhances Radiation Treatment for Brain Cancer in Preclinical Studies

A new drug could help increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy for patients with glioblastoma multiforme, the most deadly form of brain cancer. The ATM kinase inhibitor, in combination with radiation therapy, helped significantly extend survival rates in mouse models of GBM.

The image shows 3 PET scans of patients in different stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology

·May 14, 2013·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Markers Predict Start of Mental Decline

Researchers have identified biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease which accurately predict the development of the disease years prior to symptoms developing.

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·May 13, 2013·4 min read

Scientists Develop Drug that Slows Alzheimer’s in Mice

A drug developed by scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, known as J147, reverses memory deficits and slows Alzheimer's disease in aged mice following short-term treatment.

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Neurology

Researchers Find Far-Reaching, Microvascular Damage in Uninjured Side of Brain After Stroke

Molecular Trigger for Alzheimer’s Disease Identified

Study Identifies New Approach to Improving Treatments for MS and Other Conditions

Physicist’s Tool has Potential for Brain Mapping

‘Good Vibrations’! Brain Ultrasound Improves Mood

Brain Rewires Itself After Damage or Injury

Skin Cancer May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Repeat Brain Injury Raises Soldiers’ Suicide Risk

Brain-Imaging Study Links Cannabinoid Receptors to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

New Drug Enhances Radiation Treatment for Brain Cancer in Preclinical Studies

Alzheimer’s Markers Predict Start of Mental Decline

Scientists Develop Drug that Slows Alzheimer’s in Mice

Glioblastoma’s Chaos Follows Predictable Rules

One Autism Mutation Collapses the Whole Gene Network

Why Bitter Coffee Starts to Taste So Good to Your Brain

Omega-3 DHA Eases Autism Behaviors by Calming Inflammation

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