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Featured Neurology

·May 25, 2017·5 min read

Cannabis Derivative Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures in Severe Epilepsy Disorder

A cannabis derivative reduced seizure frequency by 39% in patients with Dravet syndrome.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Certain Immune Reactions to Viruses Cause Learning Problems

A new study reports researchers have discovered the mechanism which may cause learning disorders and memory problems as a result of the immune system's reaction to viral infections like HIV and flu.

Image shows the location of the thalamus in the human brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 3, 2017·4 min read

New Role Discovered For Brain Region

Researchers implicate the thalamus in focusing attention during decision making.

Image shows surgeons implanting a DBS device into a person with tourette.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·April 7, 2017·5 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation Decreases Tics in Young Adults with Severe Tourette Syndrome

Deep brain stimulation helps reduce movement tics and verbal outbursts in people suffering from Tourette, researchers report.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 2, 2017·3 min read

New Mechanism to Control Information Flow in the Brain

Sst interneurons play a vital role in controlling information flow in the brain when we are awake and alert, researchers report.

Image shows a woman using the tDCS equipment.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·February 22, 2017·6 min read

tDCS Combined With Computer Games at Home Reduces Cognitive Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports improvements in problem solving abilities in MS patients who use transcranial direct current stimulation.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·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.