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.

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·March 30, 2016·4 min read

Structure of Right Side of Brain May Predict Language Recovery After Stroke

A new study reports the structure of the right side of the brain might help to predict who will recover from aphasia following a stroke.

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·March 30, 2016·5 min read

Glial Scar Tissue May Help Spinal Cord Regeneration

UCLA research finds that nerve cells regrow better when glial scarring is left intact. Neuroscientists have long believed that scar...

Image shows brain cerebral cavernous malformations.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·March 30, 2016·5 min read

Molecular Cause of a Common Cerebrovascular Disease Discovered

Researchers have identified the molecular mechanism behind cerebral cavernous malformations.

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·March 30, 2016·4 min read

Brain Cancer Risk May Be Reduced in Those With History of Chicken Pox

According to researchers, those who have had chicken pox in childhood may be at lower risk for developing brain cancer later in life.

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·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Vascular Brain Injury is Evident in People in Their 40s

A new study shows people as young as in their 40s are suffering from stiffening of the arteries, which is associated with structural brain damage implicated in Alzheimer's disease.

Image of Alpha-Synuclein Fibril Structure.

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·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Structure of Parkinson’s Protein May Lead to New Treatment and Diagnostic Options

Researchers have identified the complex chemical structure of alpha-synuclein.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Neuroimaging Predicts Long-Term Effects of Combat Brain Injury in Veterans

DTI neuroimaging may be able to predict functional post combat outcomes for veterans who suffered concussions or brain injuries while on duty, a new study reports.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·March 28, 2016·3 min read

Stem Cells Help Regenerate Lost Tissue Following Corticospinal Injury

A new study reports researchers have successfully directed stem cell derived neurons to regenerate lost tissue following corticospinal injury in rats.