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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.

This is a histological slide of the human herpes virus-6.

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·July 26, 2013·3 min read

Inherited Virus Can Cause Cognitive Dysfunction and Fatigue

Some cases of chronic fatigue syndrome could be caused by Human Herpesvirus 6, a new study suggests.

The image shows a schematic representation of the circle of Willis.

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·July 26, 2013·3 min read

Migraine is Associated with Variations in Structure of Brain Arteries

A new study suggests people who suffer from migraines are more likely to have an incomplete circle of Willis.

The image shows the process the researchers take when performing this study. The caption best describes the image.

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·July 25, 2013·5 min read

Epilepsy in a Dish: Stem Cell Research Reveals Clues to Origins and Possible Treatment

By turning skin cells of patients with Dravet syndrome into neurons, researchers create a miniature testing ground for epilepsy

This brain scan highlights the substantia nigra location.

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·July 24, 2013·4 min read

Scientists Find a Potential Cause of Parkinson’s Disease that Points to a New Therapeutic Strategy

A new study shows the loss of parkin sharply reduces the level of another protein which usually helps protect neurons from stress.

This is an image of ruthenium complex molecules.

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·July 23, 2013·4 min read

New Clues Illuminate Alzheimer’s Roots

Researchers have discovered how synthetic molecules latch onto amyloid peptide fibrils. The discovery could help develop new therapies to halt Alzheimer's disease.

The image shows the dopamine pathway with the nucleus accumbens and frontal cortex highlighted.

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·July 22, 2013·4 min read

Scientists Identify Key Brain Circuits that Control Compulsive Drinking in Rats

Researchers identify circuitry in the brain which drives compulsive drinking in rats, and likely plays a similar role in humans.

The image shows a macrophage ingesting pathogens.

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·July 21, 2013·2 min read

MS Study Targets Damage Affecting Nerves

New research suggests macrophages can help trigger myelin regeneration. The finding could lead to a potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis.

This is an image of a striatal neuron with activated Dendra2 protein.

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·July 21, 2013·5 min read

For a Healthy Brain, Don’t Let the Trash Pile Up

A new study indicates that quickly clearing away defective proteins in the brain could help prevent some neurodegenerative disorders.

A diagram of the forces on the brain in concussion.

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·July 18, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Develop New Way to Measure Cumulative Effect of Head Hits in Football

Researchers have developed a new way in which to measure the cumulative effect of head injuries incurred by football players.

This flow chart shows how fish oil helps reduce chronic pain.

Featured Neurology

·July 17, 2013·2 min read

Uncovering a Healthier Remedy for Chronic Pain

A new study suggests a natural derivative found in fish oil has potential for treating chronic pain and neuropathy.

This photo shows two lab mice in a researcher's hand.

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·July 16, 2013·5 min read

Potential Neurological Treatments Often Advance to Clinical Trials on Shaky Evidence

A new study claims clinical trials for neurological diseases often fail because the animal studies which preceded them were poorly designed or biased in their interpretation.

The brain diagram highlights the temporal lobe in yellow.

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·July 15, 2013·4 min read

Path of Plaque Buildup in Brain Shows Promise as Early Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers discover early accumulation of amyloid plaques in the temporal lobe is associated with cognitive decline. The finding could serve as a new biomarker for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease.

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Neurology

Inherited Virus Can Cause Cognitive Dysfunction and Fatigue

Migraine is Associated with Variations in Structure of Brain Arteries

Epilepsy in a Dish: Stem Cell Research Reveals Clues to Origins and Possible Treatment

Scientists Find a Potential Cause of Parkinson’s Disease that Points to a New Therapeutic Strategy

New Clues Illuminate Alzheimer’s Roots

Scientists Identify Key Brain Circuits that Control Compulsive Drinking in Rats

MS Study Targets Damage Affecting Nerves

For a Healthy Brain, Don’t Let the Trash Pile Up

Scientists Develop New Way to Measure Cumulative Effect of Head Hits in Football

Uncovering a Healthier Remedy for Chronic Pain

Potential Neurological Treatments Often Advance to Clinical Trials on Shaky Evidence

Path of Plaque Buildup in Brain Shows Promise as Early Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease

Meditation Diminishes Bias Toward Negative Information

AI Can Predict Preterm Birth at 31 Weeks of Gestation

Middle Age Sexual Satisfaction: A Potential Early Sign of Cognitive Decline

Sleep Apnea’s Deep Impact on Gene Activity

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