FeaturedNeurology·July 26, 2013·3 min readInherited Virus Can Cause Cognitive Dysfunction and FatigueSome cases of chronic fatigue syndrome could be caused by Human Herpesvirus 6, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 26, 2013·3 min readMigraine is Associated with Variations in Structure of Brain ArteriesA new study suggests people who suffer from migraines are more likely to have an incomplete circle of Willis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 25, 2013·5 min readEpilepsy in a Dish: Stem Cell Research Reveals Clues to Origins and Possible TreatmentBy turning skin cells of patients with Dravet syndrome into neurons, researchers create a miniature testing ground for epilepsyRead More
FeaturedNeurology·July 24, 2013·4 min readScientists Find a Potential Cause of Parkinson’s Disease that Points to a New Therapeutic StrategyA new study shows the loss of parkin sharply reduces the level of another protein which usually helps protect neurons from stress.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 23, 2013·4 min readNew Clues Illuminate Alzheimer’s RootsResearchers have discovered how synthetic molecules latch onto amyloid peptide fibrils. The discovery could help develop new therapies to halt Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 22, 2013·4 min readScientists Identify Key Brain Circuits that Control Compulsive Drinking in RatsResearchers identify circuitry in the brain which drives compulsive drinking in rats, and likely plays a similar role in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 21, 2013·2 min readMS Study Targets Damage Affecting NervesNew research suggests macrophages can help trigger myelin regeneration. The finding could lead to a potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 21, 2013·5 min readFor a Healthy Brain, Don’t Let the Trash Pile UpA new study indicates that quickly clearing away defective proteins in the brain could help prevent some neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 18, 2013·3 min readScientists Develop New Way to Measure Cumulative Effect of Head Hits in FootballResearchers have developed a new way in which to measure the cumulative effect of head injuries incurred by football players.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 17, 2013·2 min readUncovering a Healthier Remedy for Chronic PainA new study suggests a natural derivative found in fish oil has potential for treating chronic pain and neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeurology·July 16, 2013·5 min readPotential Neurological Treatments Often Advance to Clinical Trials on Shaky EvidenceA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2013·4 min readPath of Plaque Buildup in Brain Shows Promise as Early Biomarker for Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers 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.Read More