FeaturedNeurology·October 24, 2013·3 min readExperimental Drug Reduces Brain Damage in RodentsAn experimental drug appears to reduce brain damage, improve motor skills and eliminate hemorrhaging in older stroke afflicted rodents.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 11, 2013·5 min readBiosensor Could Help Detect Brain Injuries During Heart SurgeryA new biosensor has been developed which could alter doctors when serious brain injury occurs during heart surgery. Researchers hope the device could help doctors to devise new ways to minimize brain damage and start treatment rapidly.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 26, 2013·3 min readInduced Hypothermia Does Not Improve Outcomes for Patients With Severe Bacterial Meningitis; May Be HarmfulAccording to a new study, for adults with severe bacterial meningitis, induced hypothermia did not improve patient outcomes. Researchers suggest this treatment may even be harmful.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2013·3 min readEstrogen: Not Just Produced by the OvariesNew research shows the hypothalamus can directly control reproductive functions in rhesus monkeys. The researchers believe it is likely to perform the same actions in human women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 15, 2014·3 min readSpeech Means Using Both Sides of Our BrainNew research alters previous conceptions about neurological activity, finding we use both sides of our brain for speech.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 7, 2014·3 min readTouching the BrainResearchers discover evidence of brain plasticity in patients a number of years after suffering strokes which cause permanent brain damage.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 12, 2014·3 min readStudy Suggests New Rehabilitation Methods for Amputees and Stroke PatientsResearchers shed light on new ways in which patients compensate when losing a dominant hand and suggest new rehabilitation techniques for those recovering from upper limb amputations and strokes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·March 13, 2014·1 min readScientists Catch Brain Damage in the ActResearchers uncover how hypoxia and inflammation cause brain damage in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and strokes.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 17, 2014·2 min readHalting Immune Response Could Save Brain Cells After StrokeUsing a compound to block the immune response significantly reduces further brain injury after stroke, a new report claims.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 20, 2014·5 min readResearchers Discover Underlying Genetic Marker for Stroke and Cardiovascular DiseaseResearchers discover a new details about a metabolic pathway which plays an important role in a number of common diseases. The findings could provide clues to the genetic influences in the development of stroke and cardiovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 9, 2014·2 min readBone Marrow Stem Cells Show Promise in Stroke TreatmentResearchers find stem cells processed from bone marrow could be beneficial for stroke recovery.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 30, 2014·3 min readStem Cells from Teeth Can Make Brain Like CellsResearchers discover stem cells taken from teeth can grow to resemble brain cells. They hope their discovery might pave the way for new treatments for stroke recovery.Read More
