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– 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.

Diagram shows how an ischemic stoke affects the brain.

Featured Neurology

·April 15, 2016·4 min read

Immune Cells May Help Brain Heal Itself Following a Stroke

A new study reports inflammation can be beneficial in helping the brain to recover following a stroke.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·April 14, 2016·4 min read

Memory Suppressor Gene May Hold Key to New Alzheimer’s Treatments

Researchers have identified a unique memory suppressor gene that may be useful for developing new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·April 14, 2016·4 min read

Using Simple Sugar to Detect Brain Tumors

Researchers use dextrose to enhance MRI images of brain tumors.

Featured Neurology

·April 13, 2016·4 min read

Could Maple Syrup Help Protect Against Development of ALS?

Research using C. elegans finds maple syrup may protect neurons and prevent the development of ALS.

Featured Neurology

·April 12, 2016·2 min read

Chronic Vision Damage Caused by Multiple Sclerosis May Be Reversed By Over The Counter Drug

A common over the counter antihistamine could partially reverse damage to the visual system caused by multiple sclerosis, researchers report.

Image shows nerve fiber in the submandibular gland.

Featured Neurology

·April 12, 2016·4 min read

A Tissue Biomarker for Dementia With Lewy Bodies and Parkinson’s Disease

Biopsy of submandibular gland may reveal signature alpha-synuclein associated with Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·April 12, 2016·4 min read

Concussion Can Alter Parent-Child Relationships

A new study reveals the adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury on the quality of relationships children have with their parents.

Featured Neurology

·April 11, 2016·2 min read

More Than 40 Percent of Retired NFL Players Had Brain Injuries

A recent study of retired NFL players discovered over 40 percent had signs of significant TBI.

Image shows the outline of a person with the spinal cord highlighted orange.

Featured Neurology

·April 11, 2016·2 min read

Molecular Pathway May Control Central Nervous System Inflammation

Researchers have identified a possible new drug target for neuroinflammation.

Featured Neurology

·April 11, 2016·2 min read

Dysfunctional Endosomes Precede Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s Disease

Abnormalities are linked to axonal dysfunctions and neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome, a new study reports.

Featured Neurology

·April 11, 2016·4 min read

New Strategy to Treat Central Nervous System Injury

Researchers report the gene that encodes Ryk enhances the ability to remodel neural circuits and recover fine motor control following spinal cord injury.