FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 11, 2019·4 min readInsulin Signaling Failures in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’sA new study reveals impaired insulin signaling in the brain negatively affects cognition, memory and learning. The findings shed light on why those with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 11, 2019·3 min readSpinal Cord is Smarter than Previously ThoughtA new study reveals how the spinal cord is able to process and control more complex functions researchers previously believed to have been goverened by the cerebral cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 9, 2019·5 min readHow Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’sResearchers report irisin, a hormone released during physical exercise, may promote neurogenesis in the hippocampus. The study sheds new light on why exercise helps improve memory and could help to protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 7, 2019·3 min readBody Building Supplement May Harm Brain HealthA new study reports the popular body building protein supplement, L-norvaline, can have a negative impact on brain health. Researchers found that in low concentrations, the supplement causes damage to neurons which eventually leads to cell death.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2019·5 min readBlood Cells Could Hold Master Clock Behind AgingA new study reveals blood cell DNA remains steady, even after transplant. The findings shed new light on human aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2019·4 min readThe Gut’s Link to Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?Researchers review the evidence that Parkinson's disease may, at least for some patients, begin in the gut.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2019·5 min readThe Silence of Sickle Cell DiseaseA new study sheds light on why those with sickle cell disease are prone to suffering from 'silent stroke'.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2019·4 min readThe Key Function of Specialized Cells in Peripheral Nerve RepairStudy sheds light on how macrophages use a specific cell signalling pathway to control peripheral nerve repair following damage.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2019·3 min readVoluntary Control of Brainwaves in Deep Brain of Parkinson’s PatientsResearchers have developed a neurofeedback system which allows Parkinson's patients to voluntarily control beta wave activity in the subthalamic nucleus.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2019·3 min readBrain Patterns Indicative of Consciousness, in Unconscious IndividualsResearchers say human consciousness is supported by dynamic, complex patterns of brain signal coordination.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 6, 2019·5 min readHIV Drug Could Treat Alzheimer’s and Age Associated DisordersResearchers report a drug commonly used to help treat HIV can significantly reduce age related inflammation in mice. The study suggests the drug could hold promise for treating age related disorders including Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 6, 2019·4 min readAbsentmindedness Points to Earlier Warning Signs of Silent StrokesResearchers report poor attentiveness and becoming more distracted during simple tasks could signify early symptoms of cerebral small vessel disease.Read More