GeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 23, 2009Human Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries BeginsThis summer, a US based bio-technology company will proceed to test the effectiveness of human embryonic stem cell therapy on patients with spinal cord injuries. The much anticipated research project will be the world's first study of treatments which incorporate human stem cells to treat spinal cord injuries. Read More
NeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience News.com·September 5, 2009Redesign in ProgressWelcome to Neurosciencenews.com. We are currently changing the website. This should take a few hours. We hope to have the... Read More
NeurologyNeuroscience·October 2, 2009Nasal Spray that Improves MemoryNew research in the FASEB Journal demonstrates role of IL-6 on sleep-related consolidation of specific types of memories, particularly during... Read More
NeurologyNeuroscience·October 3, 2009Protein identified that enhances long-term memory by controlling rest intervalsDiscovery could lead to treatments for learning and memory deficits, particularly Noonan’s syndrome Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. – As most... Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 14, 2009New guidelines identify best treatments to help ALS patients live longer, easierST. PAUL, Minn. – New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology identify the most effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral... Read More
Brain CancerNeurologyNeuroscience·November 23, 2009Neuroscience Research Uncovers New Role of IDH1 Gene Mutation in Brain CancerFindings Validate Cancer Metabolism as an Approach to Identify New Ways to Treat Cancer – Opens Potential for New Class... Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 7, 2010Autism Research: Misoprostol Interferes with Neuronal Cell FunctionNeuroscience research on Autism has shown how misoprostol interferes with neuronal cell function. Read More
ElectrophysiologyNeurologyNeuroscience·July 15, 2010Neurobiology Research Finds GABA Interferes with Memory of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 PatientsNeurobiology research from UCLA indicates the possibility of GABA interfering with working memory in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1, or NF1. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 15, 2010Limbs in Space – Brain Mapping Research Identifies Key Brain Area for Body MappingUCL neuroscientists have found evidence that the posterior parietal cortex is the general brain area mostly involved in producing the brain's map of the body in space. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 16, 2010Protective Brain Hypothesis Confirmed – Larger Brains Live LongerLarge brains have been correlated with longevity in some animals. Despite many problems created by large brains such as energy consumption and birthing difficulties, species with large brains have been shown to live longer than those with smaller brains. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 19, 2010Gut Bacteria Can Affect Onset of Multiple SclerosisGut bacteria, previously considered benign, has the ability to alter the immune system of mice enough to affect the rate of Multiple Sclerosis occurance. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 20, 2010Neuroscience of Music – How Music Enhances Learning Through NeuroplasticityNeuroscience research into the neuroscience of music shows that musicians' brains may be primed to distinguish meaningful sensory information from noise. Read More
