Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·December 10, 2014·4 min readMyelin Linked to Speedy Recovery of Human Visual System after Tumor RemovalNeuroimaging study shows how the brain heals itself within a few weeks of surgery to remove tumors.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 8, 2014·2 min readOptogenetics: Identifying New Targets for Epilepsy InterventionA new study explores the reliability of optogenetics as an intervention for temporal lobe epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 4, 2014·4 min readBarrier Breaking Drug May Lead to Spinal Cord Injury TreatmentsA new drug could partially relieve paralyzing spinal cord injuries, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2014·2 min readTobacco Smoke Toxin Could Increase Pain in Spinal Cord Injury and Worsen MSAcrolein, a toxin found in cigarette smoke can exacerbate pain and worsen symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2014·4 min readTBI can Disrupt Glymphatic System and Accelerate DementiaA new study reports TBI can disrupt the function of the glymphatic system, causing a build up of toxic proteins in the brain and accelerating neurodegeneration.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2014·1 min readBrain Stimulation Counteracts Dangerous Side Effect of SeizuresStimulating the thalamus and other areas of the brain stem connected with wakefulness can help bring rats back to consciousness after a seizure, new research reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2014·3 min readTeam Develops Drug to Reduce Side Effects of ‘Binge Drinking’Researchers develop a new compound which helps reduce the harmful side effects of binge drinking.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 1, 2014·4 min readStudy Measures Head Blows in Girls’ LacrosseA new study measures the dampening effects of various kinds of sports headgear on head blows.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 1, 2014·3 min readHigh School Football Players Show Brain Changes After One SeasonAccording to a new study, some high school football players show measurable brain changes after one year of playing the sport, even in the absence of a concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 1, 2014·3 min readBrain Scans Show Pituitary Abnormalities in Veterans with PTSDA new neuroimaging study reports veterans with PTSD could have hormonal irregularities due to pituitary gland damage from blast related injuries.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 25, 2014·2 min readResearchers Shed New Light on the Genetics of Memory PerformanceA new study takes significant steps in understanding how poor memory performance can be inherited.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 24, 2014·3 min readTest Detects Early Brain Damage in Football PlayersResearchers use an enhanced MRI approach to identify significant changes to the blood-brain barrier in professional football players following a concussion.Read More