FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2016·5 min readResearchers Identify New Epilepsy Gene NetworkResearchers have identified a network of 320 genes they believe to be associated with epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 13, 2016·4 min readStimulator Bypasses Spine Injury and Helps Patients Move HandsA new spinal stimulator shows promise in helping those with spinal cord injuries to regain some movement and strength in their hands.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 12, 2016·2 min readAre Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Associated With Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk?Study reveals statins are associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, but the reduction of risk varied by race, ethnicity and statin type.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 12, 2016·4 min readHigh School Football Players, 1956-1970, Did Not Have Increase of Neurodegenerative DiseasesCompared to players of other varsity sports, researchers did not identify an increased risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in people who played high school football between 1956 and 1970.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 12, 2016·4 min readNeuromotor Problems At the Core of AutismResearchers warn using psychotropic medications to treat autism could make neuromotor problems worse.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 10, 2016·7 min readUnique Visual Stimulation May Be New Treatment For Alzheimer’sInducing gamma oscillations appears to suppress amyloid production and could prove an effective treatment potential for Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 10, 2016·3 min readA Potential Driver of Age and Alzheimer’s Related Memory LossA new study reports reduced levels of Rheb result in memory loss in animal models of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 9, 2016·4 min readShedding Light on a Cell That May Contribute to Alzheimer’s and ALSNew research could help scientist better understand the role of astrocytes in neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 9, 2016·4 min readInsomnia Prevalent in AsthmaticsResearchers report an increased risk of insomnia in people who suffer from asthma. Additionally, insomnia is also associated with worse control of the illness, depression and other health issues.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 8, 2016·5 min readImaging Links Structural Brain Changes and Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’sAccording to a new study, disruptions in brain networks can be seen with neuroimaging technology in people with MCI and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 8, 2016·5 min readNew Clues to Myelination Could Help Identify Ways to Intervene in Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers discovered an important component of myelination following birth that could help treat neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 8, 2016·5 min readHoneybee Memories Could Unlock Another Piece of Alzheimer’s PuzzleBlocking DNA methylation affects memory formation in honeybees, a new study reports.Read More