Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 22, 2019·4 min readNew drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumorCombining carboplatin, a common chemotherapy drug, with everolimus, a drug that blocks mTOR, is effective at inducing apoptosis and slowing tumor growth in patients with pediatric low-grade glioma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 22, 2019·5 min readCombination Therapy May Be Beneficial For Schizophrenia TreatmentA new study reports combining antipsychotic medications could help to prevent relapse and hospitalization for those with schizophrenia. Combining aripiprazole and clozapine resulted in a 23% lower risk of re-hospitalization than with clozapine alone, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 15, 2019·4 min readStatins Could Protect Against ALSA new study reports high cholesterol may contribute to the risk of developing ALS. The findings suggest cholesterol lowering drugs, such as statins, could help to prevent the onsite of the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·February 14, 2019·3 min readAntidepressants Could Stop Deadly SepsisA new study reports fluvoxamine, an antidepressant used to treat OCD appears to be effective in stopping sepsis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·February 9, 2019·4 min readWomen’s Hormones Play Role in Drug Addiction and Higher Relapse RatesA new study reports the female hormone cycle may explain why women are more prone to addiction and affected by triggers that lead to relapse.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2019·4 min readSimple Drug Combination Creates New Neurons from Neighboring CellsResearchers have identified a small set of molecules that can convert glial cells into new neurons. The finding could help develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 20, 2019·4 min readFighting Deadly Drug Resistant Bacteria in Intestines with New AntibioticResearchers have developed a new antibiotic medication that appears to be safe and effective in treating clostridium difficile infection.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 13, 2019·5 min readCRISPR Repurposed to Develop Better AntibioticsResearchers re-purposed CRISPR gene editing technology to study genes targeted by particular antibiotics. The study sheds light on how pharmacologists can improve existing antibiotics and develop new ones.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 12, 2019·6 min readDoes Opioid Use in Pets Create Higher Risk for Abuse in Humans?Researchers report a 41% increase in the prescription of opioids for small animals over the past 10 years. The study reports the increase could potentially provide human access to the drugs, fueling the opioid epidemic.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 11, 2019·6 min readA Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain CancerResearchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·4 min readHow Drugs Can Minimize the Side Effects of ChemotherapyResearchers have identified the 3D structure of a brain receptor that causes vomiting and nausea as a result of chemotherapy treatments for cancer. The same receptor also plays a critical role in pain perception, migraines and chronic itching.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 9, 2019·5 min readStatins May Help Treat Serious Mental IllnessA new study reveals statins, biguanides and other drugs that help treat physical conditions may have significant benefits for the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.Read More
