FeaturedNeuroscience·February 18, 2015·4 min readNicotine Metabolite Amplifies Action of the Primary Chemical Messenger for Memory and LearningA new study reports nicotine's primary metabolite supports memory and learning by amplifying the action of a primary chemical messenger in both.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·February 11, 2015·4 min readAnti Epilepsy Drug Preserves Brain Function After StrokeA new study reports an anti-epilepsy drug could reduce the debilitating impact of strokes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 9, 2015·4 min readSerotonin Deficient Brains More Vulnerable to Social StressAccording to a new study, transgenic mice with serotonin deficiencies are more vulnerable to social stressors that their normal litter-mates.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 16, 2015·3 min readStudy Reveals Lack of Data on Opioid DrugsA white paper from the NIH reports little to no evidence for the effectiveness of opioid drugs in treating long term chronic pain.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2015·3 min readCentury Old Drug Reverses Autism Like Symptoms in Fragile X Mouse ModelA drug used for almost 100 years to treat trypanosomiasis appears to be effective in reversing autism like symptoms in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 22, 2014·3 min readALS Drug Might Help Prevent Fading Memory Associated with Old AgeIn animal studies, riluzole, a drug available for the treatment of ALS, has proven effective in preventing fading memories associated with old age, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 17, 2014·4 min readNew Approach for Treating ALSResearchers propose improvements to how well ALS therapeutics work.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 4, 2014·4 min readBarrier Breaking Drug May Lead to Spinal Cord Injury TreatmentsA new drug could partially relieve paralyzing spinal cord injuries, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2014·2 min readTobacco Smoke Toxin Could Increase Pain in Spinal Cord Injury and Worsen MSAcrolein, a toxin found in cigarette smoke can exacerbate pain and worsen symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 10, 2014·3 min readStatins Reverse Learning Disabilities Caused by Genetic DisorderA new study reports statins may reverse learning deficits caused by a genetic mutation in Noonan syndrome.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 17, 2014·5 min readScientists Develop Decoy Drug to Aid Ailing BrainResearchers succeed in restoring the ability of adult mice to form new connections in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 8, 2014·3 min readParkinson’s Progression Slowed by Drug Being Evaluated for Gaucher DiseaseA drug which is being evaluated for the treatment of Gaucher disease has been shown to help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease in mice, a new study reports.Read More
