FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 21, 2019·7 min readBlood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before SymptomsResearchers report a new blood test can help detect neurological damage associated with Alzheimer's disease before any of the cognitive symptoms appear. Additionally, researchers report the test may be applied to help identify brain damage associated with TBI, stroke and multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 21, 2019·3 min readHow Concussion May Lead to EpilepsyA new study sheds light on why repeated concussions may contribute to the development of seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 18, 2018·4 min readAre Near Death Experiences Hallucinations?Researchers consider the neurobiology of near death experiences.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·2 min readDisrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain DisordersResearchers report sleep disruptions may not only be a symptom of neurological diseases, circadian rhythm disruptions may drive the brain pathology that contributes to anxiety, dementias and other disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·November 4, 2018·5 min readEvidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young AgeResearchers find evidence of cognitive issues and miRNA biomarkers, indicating brain injuries from concussions or head-to-head contact, in college football players. The findings indicated lasting damage caused by sports related concussions occur earlier than expected.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2018·3 min readPossible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI DiscoveredA new study reports under conditions of stress, KCNB1 builds up in the brain, before becoming toxic and promoting the production of amyloid beta. In Alzheimer's patients, the KCNB1 levels are higher than in those without the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 17, 2018·5 min readHow the Brain Bounces BackA new study reports activity, not rest, help speed up recovery following a brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2018·4 min readConcussion Loosens Insulation Around Brain CellsA new study reports two weeks following a concussion, myelin surrounding neurons appear to loosen. However, the loosening returns to normal two months after a concussion, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosPsychology·June 19, 2018·6 min readMild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After ConcussionA new study reports performing a simple cognitive task four days after a concussion can help activate brain areas that improve memory function and can guard against the psychological affects of brain injury.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 12, 2018·5 min readContent of Service Members’ Art Linked to Their Trauma LevelsResearchers discover a correlation between clinical symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety in visual self expression masks service members were asked to create during art therapy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 18, 2018·3 min readBrain Simulation Reveals Benefits of Emergency Cooling TreatmentUsing brain simulations, researchers report emergency cooling techniques could help to minimize long term damage that arises as a result of birth complications and limit the effects of stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·May 14, 2018·5 min readGene Variant May Increase Psychiatric Risk After TBIA new study has linked the APOE4 gene to mental health issues some people face following TBI. Researchers report people with the APOE4 gene had significantly higher scores for depression, PTSD and anxiety following TBI than those without the genetic variant.Read More
