FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 22, 2017·3 min readSupercomputer Unlocks Secrets of the Brain and Safer AnestheticsA new study reveals a switching mechanism that could help in the design of new anesthetic drugs.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 21, 2017·3 min readIs Ketamine a Panacea For Depression?Researchers have identified a mechanism that could help explain how ketamine helps relieve symptoms of depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosPsychology·May 9, 2017·4 min readUnderlying Molecular Mechanism of Bipolar Disorder RevealedSummary: Researchers have discovered the molecular mechanism behind lithium’s effectiveness in treating bipolar disorder. Source: SBP. Findings inform development of...Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·May 8, 2017·6 min readHow One Drug Could Affect Pain, Memory and Nicotine AddictionResearchers are developing a drug that enhances the function of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The drug could have three different applications in relieving pain, slowing memory loss in aging people and as a smoking cessation medication.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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 3, 2017·5 min readAntibiotic Doxycycline May Offer Hope As Parkinson’s TreatmentLower doses of the common antibiotic Doxycycline reduces toxicity of alpha synuclein and may be used to help treat Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 3, 2017·5 min readStudy Reinforces Ketamine’s Reputation as AntidepressantA new study backs up previous research regarding the effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression. Additionally, researchers identified antidepressant effects in Botox, Diclofenac and Minocycline, drugs commonly used for other purposes.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 2, 2017·4 min readPET/CT Helps Predict Therapy Effectiveness in Pediatric Brain TumorsResearchers use PET neuroimaging technology to help determine which children with DIPG brain cancer will benefit best from Avastin.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 1, 2017·6 min readSuper Computer Assists in Search For Better Cancer TreatmentsResearchers are turning to supercomputers in the quest to discover new treatments and targets for cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 28, 2017·3 min readNose2Brain: Better Therapy for Multiple SclerosisA new approach to treating Multiple Sclerosis is being developed.Read More
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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 25, 2017·3 min readNovel Mode of Antidepressant Action May Help Patients Unresponsive to SSRIsResearchers have discovered a serotonin type 3 receptor activator that produces an antidepressant effect in mice and functions independently of SSRIs.Read More
