Neurology

– These articles focus mainly on neurology research.
– What is neurology?
– Definition of neurology: a science involved in the study of the nervous systems, especially of the diseases and disorders affecting them.
– Neurology research can include information involving brain research, neurological disorders, medicine, brain cancer, peripheral nervous systems, central nervous systems, nerve damage, brain tumors, seizures, neurosurgery, electrophysiology, BMI, brain injuries, paralysis and spinal cord treatments.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 2, 2022·3 min read

Why Women Are More Susceptible to Alzheimer’s Disease

Increased follicle-stimulating hormones following menopause bind to FSHR neurons and activate the C/EBPβ/AEP pathway. The process plays an important role in triggering Alzheimer's pathology in females.

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·May 20, 2023·3 min read

Unraveling the Mystery of Ice Cream Headaches: The ‘Brain Freeze’ Phenomenon

Summer treats can often lead to the dreaded 'brain freeze'. Researchers say this sudden pain is the brain's reaction to a rapid cooling inside the head. It triggers an increase in blood flow to warm the area back up, and the resulting sudden expansion of blood vessels is interpreted as pain.

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·April 7, 2016·3 min read

Drop in Body Temperature Linked to Aging May Aggravate Features of Alzheimer’s

According to a new study, a 1 degree Celsius drop in body temperature could accelerate some of the features of Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 3, 2021·3 min read

Moms With MS at No More Risk of Pregnancy Complications Than Moms Without MS

Contrary to popular belief, women with multiple sclerosis may not be at higher risk for complications during pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes or still-birth. However, babies of mothers with MS are more likely to be induced or believed by elective C-sections.

Genetics Neurology

·July 11, 2011·2 min read

Neural Stem Progenitor Cell Transplantation’s Potential to Aid Spinal Cord Injury Tested

A study published in the current issue of Cell Transplantation (20:5) investigating optimal routes for transplanting neural stem/progenitor cells (NS/PCs)...

The image shows how the eye movements returned to normal after surgery.

Featured Neurology

·December 16, 2014·4 min read

New Technology Advances Eye Tracking as Biomarker for Brain Function and Brain Injury

New technology has been developed which can assess the location and impact of a brain injury by tracking eye movements.

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·August 2, 2016·5 min read

Lower Weight in Late Life May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers report a link between a lower BMI and greater deposits of amyloid plaques in older individuals.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 16, 2016·5 min read

Lab Grown Nerve Cells Make Heart Cells Throb

Researchers report that a type of lab-grown human nerve cells can partner with heart muscle cells to stimulate contractions.

Image shows a still from a brain training app.

Featured Neurology

·November 14, 2016·6 min read

Brain Training Can Help in Fight Against Dementia: Meta Analysis

According to researchers, brain training apps can help improve mood and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment, but the training loses its effectiveness once dementia has been diagnosed.