FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 15, 2017·4 min readMemory Decline After Head Injury May Be Prevented by Slowing Brain Cell GrowthExcessive neurogenesis following brain injury may lead to neurological problems and cognitive decline researchers report. The findings challenge common assumptions that excessive brain cell growth following injury is advantageous.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2017·5 min readHuman Sense of Smell Is Stronger Than We ThinkA new study sniffs out the myth that has existed for over 150 years, without scientific proof, and finds the sense of smell in humans is just as good as in other mammals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017·4 min readLithium May Prevent Neuron Damage In TBI PatientsAccording to researchers, lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, and rapamycin can help to protect neurons from further damage in those with TBI.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 23, 2016·5 min readGreater Stroke Risk for Generation X Than Baby BoomersThe stroke rate has more than doubled in Generation X'ers over the past 20 years, a new study reports.Read More
