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
FeaturedNeurology·July 12, 2013·2 min readFighting Alzheimer’s Disease with Protein OrigamiResearchers find the human protein prefoldin can reduce neurotoxicity in the clumps of beta-amyloid which collects in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 10, 2013·4 min readWomen Suffer Higher Rates of Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study suggests the rate of regional brain loss and cognitive decline caused by early stages of Alzheimer's disease is higher in women and those with a genetic risk factor for AD.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 9, 2013·3 min readStudy Identifies Brain Circuits Involved in Learning and Decision MakingA new study has identified neural circuits in mice which are involved in the learning and altering of behaviors. The findings could have implications for alcoholism and other addictive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 9, 2013·5 min readBreakthrough Study Reveals Biological Basis for Sensory Processing Disorders in KidsResearchers discover children with sensory processing disorder have quantifiable differences in brain structure. The finding shows a biological basis for the disorder which sets it apart from other neurodevelopmental disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 8, 2013·1 min readResearchers Investigate Mechanism of Alzheimer’s TherapyA new study suggest IVIg plays a key role in the reduction of amyloid deposition.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 3, 2013·3 min readResearchers Find New Clue to Cause of Human NarcolepsyHistamine could be the cause of loss of hypocretin cells in narcolepsy sufferers, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 3, 2013·4 min readShape-shifting Disease Proteins May Explain Variable Appearance of Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers discover alpha-synuclein proteins can morph into different strains. This can promote misfolding of other disease proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 2, 2013·4 min readDrug Improves Cognitive Function in Mouse Model of Down SyndromeFormoterol, an asthma medication, improves cognitive function in mouse models of Down syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 1, 2013·5 min readIt’s About Time: Disrupted Internal Clocks Play Role in DiseaseResearchers link disrupted sleep and circadian rhythm as risk factors for alcoholic liver disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 1, 2013·2 min readResearchers Have Discovered a New Proteasome Regulatory MechanismA new study uncovers a new proteasome regulatory mechanism which could bear significance in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and some cancers.Read More