Neurology

– These articles focus mainly on neurology research.
– What is neurology?
– Definition of neurology: a science involved in the study of the nervous systems, especially of the diseases and disorders affecting them.
– Neurology research can include information involving brain research, neurological disorders, medicine, brain cancer, peripheral nervous systems, central nervous systems, nerve damage, brain tumors, seizures, neurosurgery, electrophysiology, BMI, brain injuries, paralysis and spinal cord treatments.

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·September 9, 2016·5 min read

Activity of Huntington’s Disease Gene Curbed for 6 Months: Mouse Study

Researchers have identified a protein that can turn off the Huntingtin gene's expression.

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·September 8, 2016·5 min read

Rare and Common Genetic Variants Combine to Cause Skull Fusion Disorder

Researchers have identified genetic mutations they believe are responsible for midline craniosynostosis.

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·September 8, 2016·7 min read

Can Some Types of Fat Protect Us From Brain Disease?

According to researchers, having a little extra fat may help protect against Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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·September 7, 2016·5 min read

Opening Patient’s Skull Following Head Injury Reduces Brain Swelling Death Risk

Craniectomies following traumatic head injuries can help reduce the risk of death due to brain swelling, a new study reports.

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·September 7, 2016·5 min read

Paralyzed Man Regains Use of Arms and Hands After Experimental Stem Cell Therapy

Researchers inject an experimental stem cell treatment into the damaged cervical spine of a recently paralyzed young man, restoring a level of function into his hands and arms.

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·September 6, 2016·6 min read

Evidence of Zika Virus Found in Tears

Researchers discover the Zika virus can persist in the eyes and have identified genetic material from the virus in tears.

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·September 6, 2016·2 min read

Toxic Air Pollution Nanoparticles Found in the Human Brain

Researchers report they have discovered tiny magnetic nanoparticles from air pollution lodged in the human brain. They believe these nanoparticles could contribute to some cases of Alzheimer's.

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·September 6, 2016·5 min read

‘Traffic Jam’ in Brain Linked to Common Cognitive Disorder

According to researchers, a simple MRI brain scan could help diagnose people with a common cognitive disorder.

Image shows striatal neurons from a patient with huntington's disease.

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·September 5, 2016·3 min read

Protein Subunit Found to Rescue Afflicted Neurons in Huntington’s Disease

Researchers use a novel co-culturing method to create functional circuits that model Huntington's disease and find new clues to potential treatment approaches.