FeaturedNeurology·August 30, 2016·5 min readAmputees’ Brains Remember Missing Hands Even Years LaterResearchers report that in a patient who lost their hand almost three decades ago, the brain maintains an accurate representation of the missing fingers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 30, 2016·5 min readResearchers Identify Two Classes of Compounds Effective Against ZikaCompounds shown to be either effective at stopping the replication of Zika in its tracks or preventing the virus from killing brain cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 30, 2016·6 min readCritical Protein Shows Promise for the Treatment of Alzheimer’sResearchers discover the role the p62 protein plays in the accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 29, 2016·5 min readVesicles That Trap Amyloid Appear to Contribute to Alzheimer’sReducing the production of exosomes may help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 29, 2016·3 min readParkinson’s Study Could Pave Way for Early Detection TestResearchers have developed a new method for detecting a molecule linked to Parkinson's disease from a small sample of spinal fluid.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 29, 2016·4 min readNicotine Receptors Could Be A New Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’sResearchers have discovered blocking the B2 subunit of nicotinic receptors can prevent memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 26, 2016·4 min readElevating Brain Protein Allays Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Improves MemoryA new study reports that boosting levels of a specific brain protein alleviates the hallmark features of Alzheimer's in a mouse model of the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 26, 2016·3 min readResearchers Report New Zika ComplicationResearchers have identified a new neurological complication associated with Zika infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 24, 2016·5 min readCognitively Challenging Activities May Reduce Alzheimer’s RiskA new study strengthens previous research that claims performing cognitive tasks later in life may reduce the risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 24, 2016·6 min readIdentifying the Spark Plug That Ignites Nerve Cell Damage in ALSResearchers have identified a key instigator of neural damage in people with ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 24, 2016·3 min readStem Cells Fail to Launch in Some Genetic Cases of MicrocephalyAccording to researcher, in some genetic cases of microcephaly neural stem cells fail to divide.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 24, 2016·4 min readUsing Ultrasound to Jump Start The Brain After ComaResearchers have developed a new, non-invasive technique that could be used to treat patients with consciousness disorders.Read More