FeaturedNeurology·June 9, 2016·4 min readA New Biomarker for Nerve Cell DamageResearchers have identified proteins in the blood that could reflect nerve cell damage.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 8, 2016·5 min readA Key to Parkinson’s Neurodegeneration IdentifiedA new study reports the interaction between a mitochondrial protein called TOM20 and alpha-synuclein leads to neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2016·7 min readMetabolite of MS Drug May Be Safe and Effective Parkinson’s TreatmentA drug usually used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis appears to increase the activity of Nrf2, a protein that protects the body from oxidative stress and inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 6, 2016·4 min readNew Gene Shown to Cause Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers have identified that mutations in the TMEM230 gene may be a cause of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 3, 2016·4 min readSinging Could Improve Speech in Parkinson’s Patients: More Research NeededResearchers have published evidence that singing can have beneficial effects for people with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 2, 2016·4 min readNew Ways to Protect Against NeurodegenerationNMNAT2 may protect against the debilitating effects of some neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscience·June 2, 2016·4 min readDietary Supplement May Prevent and Reverse Damage to Aging BrainAccording to researchers, a complex dietary supplement has shows anti-aging properties that appear to prevent, and even reverse brain cell loss.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2016·3 min readBrain Picks Up the Beat of Music AutomaticallyResearchers report we recognize patterns in music automatically, even with no musical training.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 24, 2016·7 min readSurveying Genetic Changes Linked to Parkinson’sA new study examines the genetic modifications associated with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2016·4 min readElectronic Device Detects Molecules Linked to Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’sResearchers have developed a new biosensor that is capable of detecting molecules associated with certain neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 19, 2016·3 min readEffect of Laxatives Could Provide New Clues About Parkinson’sResearchers report the rigidity found in Parkinson's flattens off with regular use of laxatives to help manage constipation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 16, 2016·11 min readNew Technology Senses and Stimulates Individual Brain Cells Without Invasive ElectrodesResearchers are developing new technologies that can stimulate and sense neurons in the human brain non-invasively.Read More
