FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 7, 2017·4 min readCaffeine Boosts Enzyme That Could Protect Against DementiaResearchers have discovered 24 compounds, including caffeine, that have the potential to boost NMNAT2, an enzyme shown to help protect against dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 6, 2017·6 min readHead Injuries Can Alter Hundreds of Genes and Lead to Serious Brain DamageA new study reports head injuries can cause harm to genes in the brain, leading to an increased risk for neurological and psychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 3, 2017·6 min readSaving Brain Cells From StrokeA compound called P7C3 provides both protection for neurons following a stroke and improves physical and cognitive outcomes, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 3, 2017·5 min readFurther Evidence For Link Between Gut Bacteria and Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reports Parkinson's disease and some of the medications used to treat the condition have distinct effects on the bacteria that make up the gut microbiome.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyPain·March 2, 2017·4 min readSex Differences in Brain Activity Alter Pain TherapiesThe microglia in women's brains are more active in regions involved in pain processing, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 2, 2017·3 min readFirst Known Case of CTE With No History of Head TraumaResearchers report they have found evidence of CTE in the brain of a patient with no history of head trauma or concussion.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2017·5 min readRed Hair Gene Variant May Underlie Association Between Parkinson’s and MelanomaMice that carry a gene associated with red hair have reduced production of dopamine in the substantia nigra and are more susceptible to toxins that can damage these dopaminergic neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 2, 2017·4 min readIntestinal Bacteria Alter Gut and Brain FunctionA new study reaffirms the link between intestinal bacteria and altered gut and brain function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPainPsychology·March 1, 2017·5 min readReading Can Help With Chronic PainShared reading may be a helpful therapy, and an alternative to CBT, to help those living with chronic pain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 28, 2017·4 min readNew Approach to Treating Alzheimer’sResearchers reveal a possible new method to help treat Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 26, 2017·5 min readDietary Supplement Shows Promise In Treatment of Sleep ApneaResearchers report Yohimbine, a dietary supplement derived from tree bark, shows potential in the treatment of sleep apnea, especially for those with anxiety disorders and high blood pressure.Read More