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·February 16, 2017·4 min read

Solving the Puzzle of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports a compound by the name of AC253 may inhibit amyloid beta.

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·February 13, 2017·3 min read

Gene That Helps Form Trauma Related Memories May Also Help Prevent PTSD

Researchers report a steroid routinely given to reduce inflammation can alter the expression of a gene associated with fear extinction, preventing the formation of fear memories associated with PTSD.

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·February 9, 2017·5 min read

Anti-Cell Death Agent A Potential Treatment For Vision Loss in MS

ST266 produces an anti-inflammatory effect and can help preserve cells in the optic nerve, a new study reports.

Image shows a diagram outlining the effects of MS.

Featured Neurology

·February 8, 2017·3 min read

Shedding Light on the Biology of Progressive Form of Multiple Sclerosis

New research could help develop treatments for secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.

Featured Neurology

·February 8, 2017·4 min read

Designer Compound May Untangle Damage Leading to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report a new compound could help prevent and may even reverse some of the brain injury caused by the Tau protein in dementia.

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·February 8, 2017·4 min read

Ketamine May Prevent PTSD Symptoms

A new study reports a single dose of ketamine given a week before a stressful even can act as a buffer against PTSD.

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·February 8, 2017·3 min read

Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Chemistry in the Brain

Using a drug used to help treat addiction, researcher report exposing people to their favorite songs no longer elicit feelings of pleasure.

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·February 2, 2017·8 min read

Sleep Deprivation Handicaps Brain’s Ability to Form New Memories

Researchers reveal that without sleep, memory consolidation may not occur sufficiently.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 2, 2017·5 min read

‘Synthetic Marijuana’ Linked to Serious Health Problems

Researchers report synthetic marijuana products, sold under names such as K2 or Spice, have serious side effects including psychosis, seizures and even death. Researchers warn they are not a safe substitute for cannabis.