FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 27, 2017·4 min readAntidepressants May Enhance Drug Delivery to BrainA new study reports an antidepressant temporarily inhibits the blood-brain barrier, allowing drugs to enter the brain. The findings could have implications for treating neurological diseases from ALS to epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·November 24, 2017·4 min readNew Avenue For Drug Treatment in Neuropathic PainBlocking dorsal root ganglion pain neurons from releasing microRNA-21 has an anti-inflammatory effect at the cellular level, preventing neuropathic pain, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 23, 2016·3 min readSupercharged Sprouts Vitamin Inspiration for New Alzheimer’s Drug ResearchResearchers are looking to a supercharged version of retinoic acid, which is derived from sprouts, to help develop new Alzheimer's drugs.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 6, 2017·5 min readHoming System Delivers Drugs to Specific NeuronsResearchers have developed a new method to deliver drugs to specific neurons throughout the brain.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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2016·4 min readNew Discovery May Improve Recovery After StrokeA peptide administered via nasal drops may help improve recovery following ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 11, 2017·6 min readPotential New Therapy Relieves Chronic ItchPeople suffering from chronic itching as a result of a condition called chronic idiopathic pruritus found some symptom relief after taking a drug designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 28, 2017·4 min readNew Strategy Identifies Potential Drugs and Targets for Brain RepairFindings reveal potential new avenues to treat neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 22, 2016·4 min readNew Drug May Prevent Development and Reduce Progression of Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse StudyAccording to a new study, an experimental drug called laquinimod may help to prevent the development of and reduce the progression of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 25, 2016·6 min readRates of Non-Medical Prescription Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorder Double in 10 YearsAccording to researchers, non-medical use of prescription opioids has more than doubled among US adults within a 10 year period.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2015·5 min readGreater Pain Relief and Risk for Codeine Addiction in Nicotine UsersResearchers report nicotine increases speed codeine converts to morphine in the brain and increases the risk for analgesia dependence.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 8, 2017·5 min readCannabis Reverses Aging Processes in the BrainResearchers report low doses of THC can help restore memory and reverse some of the effects of brain aging in mice. The findings could open new avenues for treating dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
