FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 15, 2017·4 min readEpilepsy Drug Therapies To Be Improved By New Targeted ApproachResearchers have identified a protein that could help those with epilepsy respond more positively to drug treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2017·4 min readNon-Prescription Use of Ritalin Linked to Adverse Side EffectsResearchers report changes in brain chemistry in people who take the medication Ritalin without it being prescribed to them. Changes impacted body weight, risk taking behaviors and locomotive activity. Additionally, women were more sensitive to the behavioral effects that men.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 15, 2017·4 min readPotential Risk of Common Multiple Sclerosis Treatment DiscoveredResearchers detail possible adverse reactions, from stroke to depression, for a common medication given to help treat multiple sclerosis.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2017·4 min readDiabetes Drug May Help With Symptoms of Fragile XResearchers report a common diabetes drug helped to restore protein production in the brain to normal levels and repaired brain connections in mouse models of Fragile X.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosPsychology·May 9, 2017·4 min readUnderlying Molecular Mechanism of Bipolar Disorder RevealedSummary: Researchers have discovered the molecular mechanism behind lithium’s effectiveness in treating bipolar disorder. Source: SBP. Findings inform development of...Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·May 8, 2017·6 min readHow One Drug Could Affect Pain, Memory and Nicotine AddictionResearchers are developing a drug that enhances the function of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The drug could have three different applications in relieving pain, slowing memory loss in aging people and as a smoking cessation medication.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·4 min readLithium May Prevent Neuron Damage In TBI PatientsAccording to researchers, lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, and rapamycin can help to protect neurons from further damage in those with TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 8, 2017·5 min readCannabis Reverses Aging Processes in the BrainResearchers report low doses of THC can help restore memory and reverse some of the effects of brain aging in mice. The findings could open new avenues for treating dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2017·5 min readAntibiotic Doxycycline May Offer Hope As Parkinson’s TreatmentLower doses of the common antibiotic Doxycycline reduces toxicity of alpha synuclein and may be used to help treat Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 3, 2017·5 min readStudy Reinforces Ketamine’s Reputation as AntidepressantA new study backs up previous research regarding the effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression. Additionally, researchers identified antidepressant effects in Botox, Diclofenac and Minocycline, drugs commonly used for other purposes.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 28, 2017·3 min readNose2Brain: Better Therapy for Multiple SclerosisA new approach to treating Multiple Sclerosis is being developed.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 27, 2017·4 min readAntidepressants May Enhance Drug Delivery to BrainA new study reports an antidepressant temporarily inhibits the blood-brain barrier, allowing drugs to enter the brain. The findings could have implications for treating neurological diseases from ALS to epilepsy.Read More
