FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 19, 2016·6 min readZika Virus May Affect Adult Brain CellsA new study reports adult brain cells in areas associated with memory and learning may be vulnerable to the Zika virus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 18, 2016·5 min readNew Mechanism Discovered for Alzheimer’s Risk GeneA new discovery could help answer the question as to how extra ApoE4 may cause Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 18, 2016·3 min readDesigner Agent Blocks Pain Without Morphine’s Side Effects: Mouse StudyResearchers have developed a new compound that selectively targets the brain's analgesic circuitry, but does not trigger potentially lethal side effects like traditional opioids.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 18, 2016·5 min readCalcium Supplements Linked to Dementia Risk in Women With Certain Health ConditionsAccording to researchers, calcium supplements could be associated with an increased risk of developing dementia in older women who have had a stroke or show signs of cerebrovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPainPsychology·August 16, 2016·4 min readChronic Pain Linked to Partners of People With DepressionA new study reports people with partners who suffer from depression are more likely to suffer from chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 16, 2016·4 min readExercise and Diet Can Reduce Build Up of Protein Linked to Alzheimer’sResearchers report a healthy diet, regular exercise and a normal BMI can help protect against the build up of proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 15, 2016·4 min readGaming Camera Could Aid Multiple Sclerosis TreatmentA common game system camera could be used as an effective means of evaluating gait and walking problems in people with multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 15, 2016·5 min readHow Parkinson’s Alters Brain Activity Over TimeResearchers have identified how specific brain areas change over time in patients with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 15, 2016·4 min readDefect in Process That Controls Gene Expression May Contribute to Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers reveal the role PRC2 plays in Huntington's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 11, 2016·3 min readBrain Stimulation Technique Shown Effective in Phantom Limb PainA new study reports transcranial magnetic stimulation can significantly reduce phantom limb pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 11, 2016·4 min readTargeting the Gut-Brain Connection Can Impact ImmunityResearchers report that manipulating dopamine signaling in the nervous system of C. elegans can control inflammation in the gut.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 11, 2016·9 min readParaplegics Regain Some Feeling After Using Brain Machine InterfacesResearchers have developed a brain machine interface that incorporates virtual reality which has allowed some paraplegic patients to regain some feeling in their limbs.Read More