FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 14, 2015·4 min readMajor Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Opens New Pathway to PreventionResearchers report ApoE4 can reduce the number of functional synapses by interfering with the DNA responsible for synapse formation and maintenance.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 8, 2015·4 min readThree Classes of Anti-Cancer Drugs Work in Synergy Against GlioblastomaResearchers report a combination of three different anti-cancer drugs shows promising results for the treatment of glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 6, 2015·4 min readDopamine Could Play a Role in Promoting Chronic PainNew findings could open the doors for the development of treatments for chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 5, 2015·4 min readPeople with Type 1 Diabetes Show Signs of Accelerated Brain Aging Related to Cognitive ProblemsA new study reports people with type 1 diabetes appear to have accelerated brain aging which correlates with slower information processing.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·May 4, 2015·6 min readEpigenetic Drugs Could be Used to Treat Deadly Pediatric CancerA new study reports panobinostat and other gene regulating drugs may prove helpful in the treatment of DIPG.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2015·4 min readNew Link Between Alzheimer’s and Diabetes DiscoveredResearchers report they have uncovered a unique connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2015·3 min readPremature Birth Can Alter Neural ConnectivityAccording to a new study, researchers find less brain connectivity between the thalamus and areas of the brain involved in higher cognitive functions in preterm babies.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 4, 2015·4 min readCould Green Tea Extract and Exercise Hinder Alzheimer’s Progression?A new study reports green tea extract and exercise appears to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 30, 2015·4 min readLocation of Spinal Cord Axon Injury Determines Whether Neurons Will Regenerate or StabilizeA new study reports the location of a spinal cord axon injury can determin whether neurons will regenerate.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 30, 2015·6 min readUsing Light To Activate Opioid Receptors and Relieve PainResearchers have successfully activated the brain's opioid receptors using optogenetics.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 29, 2015·4 min readTherapies Based on Latest Cognitive Neuroscience Research Needed for TBI PatientsA new study reports many of those with TBI are not benefiting from recent cognitive neurosciense research and findings.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 29, 2015·5 min readAmyloid Beta Production Blocked in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’sFindings promising as a potential early therapeutic intervention for AD.Read More