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·September 8, 2014·2 min read

Brain Injuries No Match for sPIF Treatment

Researchers report they have uncovered a new treatment for perinatal brain injuries.

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Featured Neurology

·August 18, 2014·5 min read

Targeted Brain Stimulation Aids Stroke Recovery in Mice

Using optogenetics to stimulate mice brains five days after a stroke helped improve motor control and brain chemistry, researchers report.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·August 15, 2014·2 min read

Depression Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports that depression is under-treated in Parkinson's patients.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·August 15, 2014·3 min read

Dopamine Replacement Therapy Associated with Increase in Impulse Control Disorders Among Early Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Anxiety and depression are more common in newly diagnosed Parkinson's patients than in the general population, a new study reports.

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Featured Neurology

·August 14, 2014·3 min read

New Non-Invasive Technique Controls the Size of Molecules Penetrating the Blood-Brain Barrier

A new technique, which uses acoustic pressure to help molecules pass through the BBB, could help in treatment neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 27, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Find Six New Genetic Risk Factors for Parkinson’s

Researchers combine big data with cutting edge genomic techniques to identify six new genetic risk factors for Parkinson's disease.

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Featured Neurology

·July 25, 2014·3 min read

Anti-Inflammatory Drug Can Prevent Neuron Loss in Parkinson’s Model

A new study reports an experimental anti inflammatory drug can protect neurons and reduce motor deficits in rat models of Parkinson's disease.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 23, 2014·5 min read

The Dopamine Transporter

Researchers present findings on how changes in dopamine signaling and transporter functions are linked to neurological and psychiatric diseases.

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Featured Neurology

·June 13, 2014·3 min read

Study Describes New Models for Testing Parkinson’s Disease Immune Based Drugs

Researchers demonstrate immunotherapy with specifically targeted antibodies could block the development and spread of Parkinson's disease pathology in the brain.