FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 4, 2017·5 min readStem Cells Derived Neural Networks Grown On Chip As An Alternative to Animal TestingA new method of growing neural networks from stem cells is capable of detecting the activity of Clostridium botulinum neurotoxins and could help to minimize animal research.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 11, 2013·2 min readSymptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Linked to FungusResearchers have discovered a volatile organic compound, 1-octen-3-ol, which is often emitted by mold, could be linked to the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 16, 2013·3 min readVeterans With Gulf War Illness Show Brain Changes Linked to Memory DeficitsResearchers find definitive brain alterations in veterans with GWI, caused as the result of exposure to neurotoxic chemicals during the first Gulf War. The study confirms working memory is affected in those with GWI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 26, 2018·2 min readNew Type of Botox IdentifiedResearchers have identified a new active botulinum neurotoxin. The discovery could lead to the development of new protein therapeutics.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 20, 2015·2 min readExercise Energizes Brain Cell FunctionExercise appears to increase levels of SIRT3 in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 23, 2014·4 min readResearchers Developing Tissue Chip to Screen Neurological ToxinsResearchers are working to develop a faster and more affordable way to screen for neural toxins.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 29, 2017·3 min readNeurotoxin Discovered in Lake WinnipegResearchers have discovered a neurotoxin linked to a range of neurodegenerative diseases in Lake Winnipeg. The neurotoxin, BMAA, is found in high concentration in Cyanobacteria during periods of bloom.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 22, 2014·5 min readNew Non-Invasive Method Can Detect Alzheimer’s Disease EarlyNeuroimaging technology shows brain toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease in living animals for the first time, researchers report.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 1, 2017·5 min readBaby Teeth Link Autism and Heavy MetalsAccording to researchers, the baby teeth of children with autism contain higher concentrations of toxic lead, and less manganese and zinc that children who are not on the spectrum.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 23, 2018·3 min readNew Therapeutic Avenue for Parkinson’sA new study reports researchers have identified a possible new avenue for treating Parkinson's symptoms and neuropathology. Clearing senescent astrocytes appears to help prevent sporadic versions of the disease triggered by exposure to pesticides.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2018·5 min readA Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’sA new study reports the combination of a toxic herbicide and lectins may trigger Parkinsonism after the toxins travel from the stomach to the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 11, 2016·5 min readPotential Blood Biomarkers for Gulf War IllnessResearchers have developed a panel of blood markers that may diagnose Gulf War illness with 90 percent accuracy.Read More