FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 11, 2017·2 min readDoes Widespread Pain Spread From the Brain?Neuroimaging study reveals people who report widespread pain have increased gray matter and functional connectivity in sensory and motor areas of the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 11, 2017·5 min readNew Diagnostic Kit for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in NewbornsResearchers from Cardiff University are working in conjunction with biotech company PerkinElmer, to develop a new diagnostic kit of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The kit will be able to screen for DMD by analyzing dried neonatal blood spots.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 11, 2017·4 min readImagining an Action-Consequence Relationship Can Boost MemoryResearchers reveal a helpful strategy to help those with cognitive problems to improve their memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 9, 2017·4 min readPreparing For Longevity: We Don’t Need to Become Frail As We AgeAccording to a Frontiers in Physiology report, frailty may not be an inevitability as we age. It may be treatable, and even preventable.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 9, 2017·6 min readBlocking Key Enzyme May Reverse Memory Loss in Alzheimer’sResearchers discover targeting the HDAC2 enzyme, by blocking its interaction with Sp3, resulted in the reversal of memory loss in mice. The findings, published in Cell Reports, may offer a new avenue for treating memory loss in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·August 7, 2017·4 min readAnti-Inflammatory and Anti-Stress Drugs Taken Before Surgery May Reduce Metastatic RecurrenceScientist reveal a drug regiment consisting of anti-inflammatories and anti-stress medications given before and after surgery could reduce cancer recurrence.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 7, 2017·7 min readMidlife Cardiovascular Risk Factors May Increase Chances of DementiaResearchers report middle aged people expressing cardiovascular risk factors, including diabetes and high blood pressure, have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 4, 2017·4 min readMore Sensitive Sensor for Evaluating Drug SafetyResearchers have developed a new method for evaluating drug safety. The test is able to detect stress on cells at an earlier stage than current methods that rely on detecting cell death.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2017·6 min readGenetic Risk for Lupus Tied to AncestryResearchers have identified 24 new genes associated with lupus.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2017·4 min readBlood Test May Detect Brain Metastases While Still TreatableResearchers have identified a specific group of circulating tumor cells in the blood stream of patients with breast cancer brain metastases. The finding is helping researchers to develop a new blood test to identify breast cancer patients at risk of developing brain metastasis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 3, 2017·3 min readTracking ZIKA Transmission in MiceA new study investigates how the ZIKA virus can be sexually transmitted between male and female mice, and how the virus can pass vertically from mother to fetus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 3, 2017·4 min readHow to Reprogram Cells in Our Immune SystemAccording to a Nature study, researchers developed a method to reprogram specific T cells in the immune system. Scientists were able to turn pro-inflammatory cells into anti-inflammatory cells, and vice versa, to boost or suppress the immune system. Researchers believe their findings could have significant impact on developing treatments for autoimmune diseases.Read More