FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 13, 2013A Peptide to Protect Brain FunctionResearchers develop a protein called NAP which protects and restores nerve cell communication in some neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 6, 2017‘Adrenaline’ of Immune System DiscoveredResearchers have identified neurons in the mucosal tissue that detect infection and hasten the response of immune cells. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 19, 2019‘Alexa, monitor my heart’: Researchers develop first contactless cardiac arrest AI system for smart speakersA new skill artificial intelligence app for smart speakers like Google Home and Amazon Echo can detect the gasping sounds of agonal breathing and call for help. The AI can detect breathing events with 97% accuracy from up to 20 meters away. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologypain·October 17, 2017‘Busybody’ Protein May Get On Your Nerves, But That’s A Good ThingResearchers have identified a protein that is critical for pain signaling. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 18, 2017‘Cats-And-Dogs’ Test to Predict Dementia Among Parkinson’s PatientsA test that uses images of cats and dogs may prove to be a quick and effective method of predicting which patients in early stages of Parkinson's disease will develop dementia. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·July 11, 2019‘Crosstalk’ between genes promotes brain inflammation in Alzheimer’sFindings could help in the development of treatments to prevent brain inflammation associated with Alzheimer's disease. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2017‘Drain Pipes’ in the Brain: Lymphatic Vessels Act As Pipeline Between Brain and Immune SystemA new study in eLife provides evidence that our brains may drain waste via our lymphatic vessels. The vessels may act as a 'pipeline' between the brain and immune system. Researchers say the findings could alter the way we think about how the brain and immune system inter-relate. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articlespain·October 3, 2017‘Gatekeeper’ in Itching Sensation Plays No Role in Pain TransmissionResearchers reveal a neurotransmitter implicated in the itch sensation plays no role in the transmission of pain sensations. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 16, 2016‘Ground Zero’ Brain Region for Alzheimer’s HighlightedA new study reports the locus coeruleus, an area of the brain essential for maintaining cognitive function, is vulnerable to toxins and infections. This brain area appears to be the first place affected by late onset Alzheimer's. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 3, 2017‘Ideal Biomarker’ Detects Alzheimer’s Before Symptom OnsetResearchers have revealed a new, non-invasive, pre-clinical biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 15, 2019‘Lack of Cleaning’ in Brain Cells is Central to Alzheimer’sResearchers report dysfunctional mitophagy may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. When mitophagy is improved, symptoms of Alzheimer's almost disappeared in animal models of the disease. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 10, 2019‘Like Looking at a Miracle’: Baby Blossoms Thanks to Gene Therapy For Spinal Muscular AtrophyZolgensma, an FDA approved gene therapy, supplements the production of the SMN protein to improve motor neuron function in children with spinal muscular atrophy after just one dose. Read More
