FeaturedNeurology·November 18, 2014·2 min readBrain Receptor Cell Could Be New Target for Alzheimer’sResearchers report that blocking a key receptor in the brain could neutralize the biological consequences of Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 18, 2014·3 min readResearchers Explore Link Between Memory Deficit and Misfiring Circadian ClockResearchers identify a brain area which disrupts memory when the circadian rhythm is altered.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 17, 2014·4 min readNew Tools in Fight Against Virus that Attacks the BrainResearchers have gained new insights into the rare brain infection, PML.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology·November 17, 2014·4 min readResearchers Discover New Type of Neuron that Plays Key Role in Nicotine AddictionResearchers report if specific neurons in the VTA which are active both when using and withdrawing from nicotine.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 17, 2014·3 min readA New Genetic Cause for a Progressive Form of Epilepsy IdentifiedA new study reports researchers have identified a new gene implicated in a progressive form of epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 13, 2014·4 min readHumans’ Big Brains Might Be Due in Part to Newly Identified ProteinResearchers have identified a gene which could help explain why the human brain is larger than those of other animals.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 13, 2014·3 min readGenotype Found in 30 Percent of ALS Patients Speeds up Disease ProgressionTransgenic mice carrying a gene variant found in one third of people with ALS have faster disease progression and die sooner than those with a standard genetic model of the disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 13, 2014·4 min readPicture Emerges of How Kids Get Head InjuriesA new report offers deeper understanding of how children most frequently suffer head injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 13, 2014·3 min readResearchers Make Breakthrough in Understanding Parkinson’s DiseaseA gene implicated in Parkinson's disease can control the repair or destruction of neurons, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 13, 2014·6 min readNew Alzheimer’s Related Memory Disorder IdentifiedResearchers have defined and established a criteria for a new neurodegenerative disease which closely resembles Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 11, 2014·2 min readEye Diseases Identified by How We Watch TVGlaucoma could be detected by mapping eye movements as people watch TV, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·November 11, 2014·3 min readEnriched Environments Hold Promise for Brain Injury PatientsAccording to a new study, an 'enriched environment' can help in rehabilitation for those with TBI.Read More