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.

Image shows the zika virus in human cells.

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·January 29, 2016·3 min read

The Race Against Zika

Researchers are seeking new ways to diagnose and treat the Zika virus.

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·January 29, 2016·5 min read

The Connection Between Parkinson’s Disease and Excess Iron

A new study reports excess iron impairs cellular recycling, resulting in oxidative stress.

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·January 29, 2016·4 min read

Blood Pressure Drugs Could Reduce Cell Damage Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Drugs used to treat hypertension appear to reduce cell damage associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·January 28, 2016·3 min read

New Painkiller May Be A Safer, Non-Addictive Alternative to Morphine

Researchers have developed a new pain relieving medication that is as strong as morphine, but is less likely to be addictive, and with fewer side effects.

3D structures of copper and zinc are shown.

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·January 28, 2016·6 min read

New Therapy Halts ALS Progression For Almost Two Years in Mice

A new study claims researchers have been able to halt the progression of ALS for almost two years in mouse models of the disease.

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·January 28, 2016·3 min read

Benefits and Toxicity of Anti-Prion Antibodies in the Brain

A new study looks at the toxicity and benefits of the use of anti-prion antibodies.

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·January 28, 2016·6 min read

Pinpointing the Source of Seizures

Researchers look to pinpoint the source of epileptic seizures by looking at networks of electrical activity in the brain prior to the onset of a seizure.