Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 28, 2018·5 min readNovel Drug Therapy Partially Restores Hearing: Mouse StudyResearchers have been able to partially restore hearing in mouse models of an inherited form of progressive human deafness with the help of a small molecule based drug.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 27, 2018·7 min readPoliovirus Therapy for Recurrent Glioblastoma Has 3 Year Survival Rate of 21%A new study reports a genetically modified poliovirus therapy has been shown to improve long term survival rates in recurrent glioblastoma brain cancer patients. Researchers say the therapy had a three year survival rate for 21 percent of participants in a phase 1 clinical trial, compared to just 4% of patients who received more standard treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 25, 2018·1 min readCannabis Derived Drug Could Be a Game Changer for Children with Severe EpilepsyResearchers say a new cannabis derived drug, which is expected to receive full approval from the FDA this week, will be a vital intervention for children with Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2018·4 min readKetamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?Researchers explore the mechanisms behind ketamine's effectiveness at treating depression. The study reports the long lasting effects of ketamine may be due to G proteins timing in moving back to lipid rafts.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 12, 2018·6 min readOne-Third of US Adults May Unknowingly Use Medications that Can Cause DepressionResearchers say almost one third of Americans are unknowingly taking medications that can increase depression and suicide risks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 16, 2018·3 min readA Hangover Pill? Tests Show PromiseResearchers report a new 'hangover drug' can decrease blood alcohol levels by 45% in just four hours. Mice given the drug woke from their alcohol induce sleep faster and with less hangover symptoms than those who did not receive the medication.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 17, 2018·4 min readCould Statins Ease Deadly Heart Condition in Friedreich’s Ataxia?Researchers report statins could potentially reduce cardiovascular risks in people with Friedreich's ataxia.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·March 22, 2018·3 min readCompound that Prevents Breast Cancer Cells From Activating in the Brain IdentifiedA compound used to treat leukemia shows promise in preventing breast cancer cells from metastasizing in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 15, 2018·5 min readAlzheimer’s Drug Repairs Brain Damage After Alcohol Binges: Rat StudyResearchers report a drug used to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease may help to reverse memory and learning problems in teens who binge drink.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2018·3 min readDrug May Reverse Brain Deficits Caused by AlcoholTandospirone, a drug commonly used to treat anxiety related disorders, has been shown to reverse neurogenesis deficits caused by heavy alcohol use, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 6, 2018·2 min readCan Over the Counter Pain Medications Influence Thoughts and Emotions?A new study reveals over the counter pain killers may negatively influence information processing and emotional response.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 5, 2018·4 min readFood Preservative Enhances Schizophrenia TreatmentSodium benzoate, a widely used food preservative, can help to improve negative symptoms, such as lack of empathy and motivation in those with schizophrenia when coupled with clozapine, researchers report.Read More
