FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articlespain·May 19, 2020Mapping the weather patterns affecting people with chronic painA new study confirms a link between the severity of symptoms for those with chronic pain and atmospheric weather conditions. Low atmospheric pressure was associated with more severe symptoms of pain. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 19, 2020Animal study shows human brain cells repair damage in multiple sclerosisHuman iPSCs transplanted into animal models of multiple sclerosis help repair cell damage and restore function. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 18, 2020Aging neurons accumulate DNA damageRestoring HDAC1 could have potential benefits for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease and people with age-related cognitive decline. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencepain·May 18, 2020Scientists find brain center that ‘profoundly’ shuts down painResearchers identified a distinct population of GABAergic neurons activated by general anesthetic in the central amygdala of mice. The findings point to central amygdala GABAergic neurons as a potential therapeutic target to alleviate chronic pain. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 16, 2020Certain Memory Complaints Predict Future DementiaSubjective cognitive complaints may be the earliest detectable stages of preclinical dementia. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 15, 2020AI successfully used to identify different types of brain injuriesArtificial intelligence technology that uses CT brain scan images is successfully able to detect, segments, quantify, and differentiate between different types of brain lesions. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2020The Potential of COVID-19 to Infect the BrainFrom losing the sense of taste or smell to developing an increased risk of stroke, researchers investigate both the known and potential long-term implications of COVID-19 infection in the brain. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 15, 2020Gut microbiome influences ALS outcomesStudy reveals a new gut-brain connection in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The gut microbiome could influence the severity of the neurodegenerative disease. Altering the bacteria in the gut may prevent or improve symptoms of ALS. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 14, 2020Retinal texture could provide early biomarker of Alzheimer’s diseaseThe topmost layer of neurons in the retina of mouse models of Alzheimer's disease exhibits textural changes. The findings could be a new biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 14, 2020Aerobics may be a smart workout for your brain at any ageSix months of aerobic exercise intervention was associated with cognitive improvements and cerebrovascular regulation. Older people who embarked on the aerobic exercise program had, on average, a 5.7% improvement on tests of executive function and verbal fluency similar to that of a person five years younger. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 14, 2020Local inflammatory cells are characteristic for advanced multiple sclerosisIn late-stage multiple sclerosis, inflammatory cells no longer enter the brain via the bloodstream, but instead the cells arise in memory from local memory cells inside the brain. The findings suggest during the late phases of multiple sclerosis, the disease is occurring entirely inside the brain. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 13, 2020Significant differences exist among neurons expressing dopamine receptorsDopamine receptors have different molecular features and functions depending on their anatomical location within the striatum. The findings could help develop better-targeted treatments for a range of disorders from schizophrenia to Parkinson's disease. Read More
