FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 2, 2011·3 min readTo Relieve Back Aches, Cornell Researchers Create Bioengineered Spinal Disc ImplantsEvery year, millions of people contend with lower back and neck discomfort. With intent to ease their pain, Cornell University...Read More
Brain CancerNeuroscience·July 18, 2011·2 min readCancer Cells and Stem Cells Share Same Origin – Brain Cells Grown from SkinScientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC grow brain cells from skin Oncogenes are generally thought to be...Read More
Neurology·June 24, 2011·2 min readLithium Profoundly Prevents Brain Damage Associated with Parkinson’s DiseaseBuck Institute research in mice moves into preclinical stage; working toward human trials Lithium profoundly prevents the aggregation of toxic...Read More
Neuroscience·June 21, 2011·3 min readUC Riverside Neuroscientists’ Discovery Could Bring Relief to Epilepsy SufferersMaxim Bazhenov and Giri Krishnan used computational model to study epileptic seizures at the molecular level; research could lead to...Read More
NeurologyNeuroscience·June 7, 2011·2 min readConstruction Industry Has Highest Number of Traumatic Brain Injuries in US WorkplaceAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine publishes first national study of occupational fatalities Although traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of...Read More
Neurology·May 19, 2011·5 min readParaplegic Man Stands, Steps With Assistance and Moves His Legs VoluntarilyRegimen of epidural spinal cord stimulation plus extensive locomotor training ‘a significant breakthrough;’ results published today in the Lancet A...Read More
AutismNeurology·April 28, 2011·2 min read5-minute Screen Identifies Subtle Signs of Autism in 1-year oldsNIH-funded study demonstrates feasibility and effectiveness of conducting systematic screening during well-baby check-ups A five-minute checklist that parents can fill...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 14, 2011·3 min readEyes Made of Rock Let Chitons See PredatorsUsing eyes made of a calcium carbonate crystal, a simple mollusk may have evolved enough vision to spot potential predators,...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 7, 2011·2 min readFreeway Air Bad for Mouse BrainStudy finds brain damage typical of aging and memory loss after short-term exposure to vehicle pollution If mice commuted, their...Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeatured·April 6, 2011·2 min readHuman Taste Cells Regenerate in a DishSuccess opens doors extending from health to new taste molecules Following years of futile attempts, new research from the Monell...Read More
Neuroscience·April 6, 2011·3 min readThe Self-Made Eye: Formation of Optic Cup from Embryonic Stem CellsDevelopmental processes are increasingly well-characterized at the molecular and cell biological levels, but how more complex tissues and organs involving...Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 2, 2011·8 min readWorld Autism Awareness Day – Share the Facts About Autism Spectrum DisordersWorld Autism Awareness Day is here. April 2, 2011 marks the fourth annual World Autism Awareness Day. To help build...Read More
