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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience ArticlesRobotics·May 12, 2020Soft robotic exosuit makes stroke survivors walk faster and fartherA new soft robotics exosuit brings immediate improvements in walking speed and endurance for those recovering from stroke. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 12, 2020How memory function could be preserved after brain injurySuppressing TLR4 activity following a traumatic brain injury, such as concussion, reduces excitability, and improves working memory performance up-to a month later. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 11, 2020Resilience to ALS due to synaptic safety mechanismStudy reveals a self-corrective mechanism within synapses that is activated by neurodegeneration and slows disease progression in animal models of ALS. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 11, 20203D brain-like tissue model links Alzheimer’s disease with herpesA 3D human tissue culture model demonstrated a possible causal relationship between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infection. 40 Alzheimer's associated genes were over-expressed in the HSV-1 infected brain tissue, including genes associated with the production of amyloid-beta. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 6, 2020COVID-19 may increase blood clotting and blockage of brain blood vesselsA new case study reveals a link between COVID-19 and clotting in blood vessels in the brain that results in an increased risk of ischemic stroke. Five of the six cases included in the study suffered an ischemic stroke within 8-24 days of the onset of coronavirus symptoms. Early use of anticoagulants might help reduce the risk of blood clotting and stroke in patients with COVID-19. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 5, 2020Genetic variation in a brain-cleansing water channel affects human sleepFindings support the current theory that sleep may be involved in the regulation of metabolic waste clearance and highlights the link between sleep and fluid flow in the human brain. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 5, 2020Bilingualism delays the brain’s aging processA new study reports bilingualism may have a positive effect on brain aging, specifically when it comes to executive function. The findings of this study contradict other research, suggesting bilingualism does have a protective effect against cognitive decline in aging. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 5, 2020New evidence that higher caffeine and urate levels are protective against Parkinson’sCaffeine and urate have been associated with a reduced risk of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. Researchers noted a lower caffeine intake in idiopathic Parkinson's patients. Increasing caffeine consumption was linked to decreased odds of being diagnosed with Parkinson's. Lower levels of blood urate were also associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. Read More
