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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·August 2, 2016·5 min read

Lower Weight in Late Life May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers report a link between a lower BMI and greater deposits of amyloid plaques in older individuals.

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·August 2, 2016·4 min read

How a Single Gene May Protect Against Causes of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers provide new insights into the role of UBQLN2 in removing toxic protein clumps.

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·August 2, 2016·4 min read

Exercise Results in Larger Brain Size and Lowered Dementia Risk

A new study suggests regular physical activity may lead to greater hippocampal volume and could stave off dementia, especially in older people.

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·August 2, 2016·7 min read

Imaging Brain Cells’ Reactions to Concussive Trauma

According to a new study, researchers have been able to watch in real time what happens to neurons as they experience concussive trauma.

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·August 1, 2016·6 min read

Leaky Calcium Triggers Brainstem Blackout That Results in Sudden Cardiac Death

A new study reports a mutation in a gene that helps regulate calcium in neurons can trigger blackouts in the brain-stem and increase the rick of sudden, unexpected death.

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·August 1, 2016·4 min read

New Areas of the Brain Identified Where ALS Gene is Active

Researchers report they have identified two regions of a mouse brain where a gene implicated in ALS is expressed.

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·July 29, 2016·3 min read

Virtual Brain Helps Decrypt Epilepsy

Researchers have developed a virtual brain that can mimic the brain of a person with epilepsy. The model can help provide a better understanding of the disease.

Image shows the location of the substantia nigra in the brain.

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 27, 2016·5 min read

Indicators of Parkinson’s Found in Unexpected Places

Genetic changes associated with Parkinson's disease have been found in liver, fat, immune and developmental cells, a new study reports.

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·July 27, 2016·5 min read

EEG Could Help Indicate Level of Awareness in Those With Consciousness Disorders

Researchers report EEG systems could be useful tools in assessing the levels of awareness in patients in a vegetative state.

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·July 27, 2016·4 min read

Resveratrol May Restore Integrity of Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s

Researchers report resveratrol, a naturally occurring compound found in red wine and dark chocolate, appears to improve the integrity of the blood brain barrier in patients with Alzheimer's disease.