FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 8, 2014·5 min readTargeted Immune System Booster Removes Toxic Proteins in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports researchers have been successful in harnessing a mouse's immune system to attack and remove the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain which are markers for Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 5, 2014·4 min readResearchers Isolate Inflammatory Process That Damages Lungs of Donors With TBIFluid accumulates on the lungs after TBI, limiting the ability of the lungs to oxygenate the bloodstream and making the organ potentially unsuitable for transplantation, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 5, 2014·2 min readDisease in a Dish Approach Could Aid Huntington’s Disease DiscoveryResearchers use iPSCs to create a disease in a dish model of Huntington's disease in transgenic nonhuman primates.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 4, 2014·3 min readResearchers Identify New Rare Neuromuscular DiseaseResearchers discover that a rare inherited neuromuscular disease is the result of a genetic mutation which interferes with the communication between nerves and muscles.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 3, 2014·2 min readCan Sleep Loss Affect Your Brain Size?A new study reports sleep loss could be linked to a faster decline in brain volume.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 28, 2014·5 min readThis is Your Brain’s Blood Vessels on DrugsResearchers develop a new method for measuring and imaging how quickly blood flows in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 27, 2014·2 min readResearchers Publish First Study of Brain Activation in MS Using fNIRSResearchers release findings after using fNIRS to examine brain activation during a working memory task.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 27, 2014·2 min readMarijuana Compound May Offer Treatment for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports extremely low levels of THC could slow, or even halt, the progression of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 26, 2014·3 min readWii Balance Board Induces Changes in the Brains of MS PatientsResearchers report using a balance board from a video game system can help some MS patients to reduce the risk of accidental falls.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·August 25, 2014·2 min readSleep Drunkenness Disorder May Affect 1 in 7A sleep disorder known as sleep drunkenness may affect as many as 1 in 7 people, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·August 25, 2014·3 min readFinding Keys to Glioblastoma Therapeutic ResistanceResearchers discover why certain glioblastoma brain tumors are resistant to drugs.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 24, 2014·3 min readStudy Suggests Repurposing Antidepressant Medication to Target MedulloblastomaResearchers report the antidepressant drug Rolipram could be used to effectively treat medulloblastoma brain cancer.Read More