FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 9, 2018·5 min readBlood Viruses Lead to Digestive ProblemsWUSTL researchers report viruses such as West Nile and Zika can kill neurons in the gut, disrupting bowel movements and causing intestinal blockages.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 16, 2017·3 min readCertain Anti-Influenza Compounds Also Inhibit Zika InfectionAccording to researchers, three anti-influenza compounds also appear to be able to inhibit Zika virus infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 4, 2017·3 min readDetecting Brain Damage Caused by Zika In Utero With Imaging TechniquesResearchers report utilizing both ultrasound and MRI technology can help doctors to identify fetal brain abnormalities caused by maternal exposure to the Zika virus.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 6, 2016·6 min readEvidence of Zika Virus Found in TearsResearchers discover the Zika virus can persist in the eyes and have identified genetic material from the virus in tears.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 27, 2016·4 min readFirst Steps to Neutralizing ZikaResearchers have discovered the mechanism by which C10 prevents Zika infection at a cellular level.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 1, 2016·4 min readFlu Like Symptoms During Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Brain DevelopmentA new study reports babies born to moms who suffered from viral infections, even mild ones, while pregnant are at increased risk of brain abnormalities.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 12, 2016·5 min readGenetic Causes of Microcephaly Share Common MechanismResearchers believe new study may help improve understanding of the genetic causes of microcephaly and other neurodevelopmental disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 20, 2016·3 min readHow Antibodies Access Neurons to Fight InfectionResearchers report they have solved the puzzle as to how antibodies enter the nervous system to control viral infections.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2016·4 min readHow Congenital Transmission of Viruses May Affect Development of Fetal BrainA new study reports the transmission of viruses from mother to her unborn child may cause abnormal brain development in the fetus.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 22, 2017·5 min readHow Prenatal Maternal Infections May Affect Genetic Factors in Autism Spectrum DisorderAccording to researchers, maternal immune activation during pregnancy can disrupt the expression of genes and processes associated with Autism.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 16, 2018·4 min readInnuendo Alone Can Fuel Conspiracy TheoriesA new study reports innuendo alone in news coverage may fuel the belief in conspiracy theories. Researchers say news reports that imply correlations are enough to lead people to believe incorrect or false information.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 10, 2020·4 min readKnowing more about a virus threat may not satisfy youPeople who rate themselves as highly knowledgeable about new viral infection threats could also be more likely to believe they don't know enough.Read More
