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– 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.

fMRI brain scans of the lobectomy patient

Long Term Study of a Boy’s Lobectomy Offers Rare Glimpse of Plasticity in Action

Neuroscience NewsJuly 31, 2018

Researchers report, following a lobectomy, the left hemisphere of the brain compensated for visual tasks in a young boy. The findings, researchers say, provide a detailed characterization of plasticity in the developing brain. ... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Impairs Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJuly 30, 2018

A new mouse study finds APOE genes, commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, impairs the development of new neurons in areas of the brain associated with memory.... Read More...

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Advancing the Search for Antibodies to Treat Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJuly 30, 2018

Two new studies shed light on the most toxic forms of amyloid beta and suggest how researchers can find new antibodies to help target these structures in Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Feel Light Headed When Standing Up? You May Have a Greater Risk of Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJuly 30, 2018

A new study reveals middle aged people who experience lightheadedness or dizziness upon standing, as a result of a sudden drop of blood pressure, may face a higher risk of developing dementia as they age.... Read More...

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New Study Offers Hope of Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury

Neuroscience NewsJuly 27, 2018

Researchers say a novel enzyme treatment may reduce inflammation and scarring that prevents neural regeneration in spinal cord injury.... Read More...

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Can Researchers Leverage Mysterious Mossy Cells for Brain Disease Treatments?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2018

A new study reports mossy cells in the dentate gyrus help control neurogenesis and may play a role in common brain disorders.... Read More...

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System that Could Reduce Neurodegeneration in Huntington’s Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2018

Researchers have identified a mechanism that may reduce the toxic aggregation of the huntingtin protein. The findings could lead to new treatment options for Huntington's patients.... Read More...

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Traffic Jams in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2018

A new study reports disrupted transportation routes in nerve cells are a significant cause of Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Brain Discovery Could Block Aging’s Terrible Toll on the Mind

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2018

Researchers say improving the function of lymphatic vessels can dramatically enhance memory and learning ability in aging mice.... Read More...

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Depression and Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk of VTE

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2018

Researchers have identified a link between depression, antidepressant use and an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism.... Read More...

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Cognitive and Motor Training Combined May Slow or Reverse Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2018

A new study reports 30 minutes of cognitive and motor training once a week can slow the progression of, and possibly reverse, the symptoms of dementia.... Read More...

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Intractable Hiccups May Be More Common Than We Think

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2018

Researchers say intractable hiccups, a hiccup attack that can last for a month or longer, are more common than we think.... Read More...

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News

Angry People May Not Be as Smart as They Think

Amputees Feel as Though Their Prosthetic Limb Belongs to Their Own Body

Why We’re Susceptible to Fake News, and What We Can Do About It

Neuroscience

Amputees Feel as Though Their Prosthetic Limb Belongs to Their Own Body

Crowdsourcing Algorithms to Predict Epileptic Seizures

Early Sensory Stimulation is Critical for the Development of Sensory Networks

Neurology

Crowdsourcing Algorithms to Predict Epileptic Seizures

CBD Oil Study Shows Significant Improvements in Patients with Treatment Resistant Epilepsy

Brain Proteins and Patterns Reveal Clues to Understanding Epilepsy

AI

Machine Learning Could Predict Medication Responses in Patients with Complex Mood Disorders

Machine Learning Links Dimensions of Mental Illness to Brain Network Abnormalities

Blurred Face News Anonymity Gets an Artificial Intelligence Spin

Robotics

Improvement if Humanlike Conversations in Humanoid Robots

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Psychology

Angry People May Not Be as Smart as They Think

Why We’re Susceptible to Fake News, and What We Can Do About It

Exploring the Potential Benefits of Hallucinogens for Mental Health

Neurology

Long Term Study of a Boy’s Lobectomy Offers Rare Glimpse of Plasticity in Action

Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Impairs Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

Advancing the Search for Antibodies to Treat Alzheimer’s

Feel Light Headed When Standing Up? You May Have a Greater Risk of Dementia

New Study Offers Hope of Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury

Can Researchers Leverage Mysterious Mossy Cells for Brain Disease Treatments?

System that Could Reduce Neurodegeneration in Huntington’s Discovered

Traffic Jams in the Brain

Brain Discovery Could Block Aging’s Terrible Toll on the Mind

Depression and Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk of VTE

Cognitive and Motor Training Combined May Slow or Reverse Dementia

Intractable Hiccups May Be More Common Than We Think