FeaturedNeurology·February 29, 2016·5 min readVascular Disease After 80 Associated With Greater Dementia RiskA new study reports those who reach the age of 80 without cardiovascular disease are at greater risk of dementia than they are at risk of heart attack or stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 29, 2016·3 min readImproving Memory in Alzheimer’s by Blocking InflammationResearchers have disarmed the brain's response to amyloid beta using a compound used to treat cancer, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 29, 2016·4 min readALS Astrocyte Neurotoxicity a Result of Loss of MHCI in Motor NeuronsAstrocyte toxicity in ALS may be caused by an explicit loss on MHCI expression in motor neurons, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·February 29, 2016·3 min readResearchers Identify New Targets for Reducing Nerve PainResearchers reveal a new, promising therapeutic strategy for treating neuropathic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 27, 2016·3 min readNitric Oxide Keeps Blood-Brain Barrier Intact and Protects Against NeuroinflammationResearchers discover nitric oxide plays an unexpected role in maintaining the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, reducing parasite invasion in the brain and neuroinflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 26, 2016·4 min readResearchers Suppress Alzheimer’s Associated Neuronal Death and Oxidative StressResearchers have successfully designed mitochondria-specific ceria nanoparticles which appear to be capable of suppressing neuronal death associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 26, 2016·4 min readCould Deep Brain Stimulation Help Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?A pioneering study is underway to test the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2016·3 min readBlocking the Harmful Behavior of a Key Alzheimer’s EnzymeResearchers present a new therapeutic strategy that could help patients with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·February 24, 2016·3 min readStaying Mentally Active May Delay Alzheimer’s Symptoms, But Not the Underlying DiseaseAccording to a new study, keeping mentally active can help stave off symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, but does not change the underlying disease in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 24, 2016·1 min readMisdiagnosis May Lead to Delayed Treatment For Dementia PatientsResearchers believe many patients showing signs of dementia are being too quickly diagnose with Alzheimer's disease, when they may actually be suffering from frontotemporal dementia, thus delaying appropriate treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 24, 2016·2 min readIlluminating Pathways of Neurological DisordersResearchers have developed a bright red fluorescent protein-based voltage indicator. The fluorescent protein can illuminate neural pathways and could lead to better understanding of complex neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 23, 2016·2 min readHow Explosive Shock Waves Harm the BrainA new study aims to deepen understanding of how shock waves harm the brain and contribute to TBIs.Read More