FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 18, 2016·4 min readA Key Mechanism that Could Improve Brain FunctionAstrocytes can be adjusted by neurons in response to injury and disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 18, 2016·4 min readStem Cell Study Reveals How Parkinson’s SpreadsA new stem cell study offers clues as to how Parkinson's disease spreads from cell to cell.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 17, 2016·4 min readBiomarker for Early Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease IdentifiedA new study reports lower concentrations of α-synuclein in the cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's patients is associated with reduced cognitive performance.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 13, 2016·3 min readRegrowing Dopaminergic Neurons Could Pave Way For New Parkinson’s TherapyA new study reports it is possible to regrow dopaminergic neurons in adult mammals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2016·4 min readMemory Replay Prioritizes High Reward MemoriesAccording to a new study, the brain prioritizes rewarding memories and reinforcing them by replaying them while we are at rest.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 11, 2016·3 min readTransparent Roundworm Brings Scientists a Step Closer to Understanding Nerve DegenerationResearchers discover a roundworm contains two proteins that play a role in the degeneration of axons.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 10, 2016·3 min readTeaching Neurons to Respond to Placebos Could Help Treat Parkinson’sResearchers have discovered a way to make neurons respond to placebos. They believe the findings could be used as a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 4, 2016·5 min readMathematically Modelling How The Brain Makes Complex DecisionsA new study reports researchers have successfully created a biologically realistic math model which captures how the brain learns and makes complex decisions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 3, 2016·3 min readClosed Loop Stimulation Promises Fewer Side Effects For Parkinson’s PatientsClosed loop stimulation technique offers a significant step forward in developing new methods to treat Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 2, 2016·4 min readSaliva Gland Test Can Spot Early Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reports that testing a portion of a person's submandibular gland could be a way to diagnose early Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 1, 2016·3 min readA Better Model for Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers improve both animal and cell models for Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 29, 2016·5 min readThe Connection Between Parkinson’s Disease and Excess IronA new study reports excess iron impairs cellular recycling, resulting in oxidative stress.Read More
