FeaturedNeurology·February 17, 2016·3 min readTAxI Drives Protein Cargo into Spinal CordTAxI, a small peptide has been shown to be an effective vehicle for shuttling functional proteins into the spinal cord, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 17, 2016·3 min readA Link Between Oral Bacteria and Elevated Stroke RiskResearchers have discovered an elevated risk of intracerebral hemorrhage in people found to have a specific bacterium in their saliva.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 17, 2016·4 min readBiomarker for Early Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease IdentifiedA new study reports lower concentrations of α-synuclein in the cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's patients is associated with reduced cognitive performance.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 16, 2016·1 min readUmbilical Cord Blood May Speed Stroke RecoveryA new study will evaluate the effectiveness of using banked umbilical cord blood to help the brain heal quicker following an ischemic stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 16, 2016·3 min read‘Ground Zero’ Brain Region for Alzheimer’s HighlightedA new study reports the locus coeruleus, an area of the brain essential for maintaining cognitive function, is vulnerable to toxins and infections. This brain area appears to be the first place affected by late onset Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 15, 2016·5 min readStenting Older Patients May Increase Stroke RiskResearchers reports vascular surgery seems to be safer than stenting for people over 70 with carotid stenosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 15, 2016·3 min readProton Pump Inhibitors May Be Associated with Increased Dementia RiskA new study provides a statistical association between an increased risk of developing dementia and proton pump inhibitors.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 14, 2016·3 min readComputational Tools Could Change the Way Sleep Apnea is TreatedResearchers are developing a 3D model of a human airway which could lead to new tools for the treatment of sleep apnea.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 13, 2016·3 min readRegrowing Dopaminergic Neurons Could Pave Way For New Parkinson’s TherapyA new study reports it is possible to regrow dopaminergic neurons in adult mammals.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeurology·February 12, 2016·4 min readSleep Apnea Takes a Toll on Brain FunctionAccording to a new study, people with sleep apnea showed significant changes in GABA and glutamate levels in their brains.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 12, 2016·8 min readResearchers Identify ‘Neurostatin’ That Could Reduce Alzheimer’s RiskA new study reports researchers have identified a drug that targets the first steps in a toxic chain reaction that leads to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 12, 2016·3 min read‘Mini Brains’ Created to Study Neurological DiseasesResearchers report they have successfully developed 'mini-brains' made up of the many neurons and cells in the human brain. The mini brains could allow for better research and reduce the need for animal testing.Read More