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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.

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·March 14, 2016·3 min read

Method Identifies When Parkinson’s Proteins Become Toxic to Brain Cells

Researchers have identified the point at which proteins in the brain turn toxic during the decent into Parkinson's disease.

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Featured Neurology

·March 13, 2016·3 min read

Blueberries Could Help Fight Alzheimer’s

Antioxidants in blueberries may prevent against the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·March 12, 2016·3 min read

Link Between Impaired Cognitive Function and Exposure to Synthetic Progestin During Development

Study links common steroid used to prevent premature birth to impaired cognitive function in offspring.

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·March 11, 2016·4 min read

Rapid Response for Inflammation Control in Bird Brains May Lead to Human Therapies

Understanding how songbirds respond so quickly to trauma and are able to control neuroinflammation may lead to human therapies to hasten stroke recovery, a new study suggests.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 11, 2016·5 min read

Skin Has the Nerve to Tell You to Scratch

Study identifies a potential drug target in the skin for itching.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 11, 2016·4 min read

Physical Activity Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk and Greater Gray Matter Volume

Older adults who are physically active have greater gray matter volume and a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 10, 2016·5 min read

Gum Disease Linked to Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s

A new study reports on a link between periodontitis and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 10, 2016·4 min read

Brown Fat Keeps Blood Sugar in Check

Researchers report brown fat may also help to keep blood sugar in check in healthy adults.

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·March 10, 2016·4 min read

Nutritional Drink May Help Conserve Memory in Some Alzheimer’s Patients

Researchers reveal a medical nutritional drink can help conserve memory and may reduce brain shrinkage in people with prodromal Alzheimer's disease.

Image shows the three-dimensional structure of the dimer of the metal-binding domain of beta-amyloid peptide.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 10, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Discover Possible Key Trigger For Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a new study, researchers have discovered a mechanism that appears to be key in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neurology

·March 10, 2016·4 min read

How Restricting Calorie Intake May Help Protect Against Parkinson’s

Researchers report decreasing caloric intake boosts Ghrlein production, which appears to protects against the hallmarks of Parkinson's disease from developing.