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.

This image is an illustration of cells in bone marrow.

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·April 9, 2014·2 min read

Bone Marrow Stem Cells Show Promise in Stroke Treatment

Researchers find stem cells processed from bone marrow could be beneficial for stroke recovery.

The image shows early developmental differences between normal and BRAC1 deficient brains.

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·April 8, 2014·4 min read

Potential Link Between Brain Development and Breast Cancer Gene

Researchers discover a link between brain development and the BRAC1, a gene associated with breast cancer.

The image shows patient Kent Stephenson moving his leg.

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·April 8, 2014·9 min read

Spinal Stimulation Helps 4 Patients with Paraplegia Regain Voluntary Movement

Four paraplegic patients are now able to voluntarily move previously paralyzed muscles, thanks to a new treatment which involves electrical stimulation of the spinal cord.

The image shows aging people and a brain.

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·April 7, 2014·6 min read

Bipartisan Bill Announced to Boost Alzheimer’s Research and International Action Plan

A bipartisan bill has been announced to boost Alzheimer's disease research and create an international action plan.

The image a brain with the frontal lobe highlighted in yellow.

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·April 7, 2014·2 min read

Research Suggests Connection Between the Integrity of White Matter and Dementia

Researchers discover a link between white matter health and the presence of dementia in adults with Down syndrome.

This is an MRI brain scan of a person with ALS.

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·April 3, 2014·6 min read

New Hope for Treating ALS

Researchers discover a recently approved epilepsy medication could also help to treat ALS.

The image shows the dopamine and iron distribution in the mouse brain.

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·April 3, 2014·2 min read

Uncovering the Underlying Causes of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers believe they have found evidence that an imbalance of dopamine and iron in the SNc is the root cause of PD.

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·April 3, 2014·4 min read

Study Helps Unravel the Tangled Origin of ALS

Researchers pinpoint an error in protein formation which could be the root of ALS.

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·April 2, 2014·6 min read

A Critical Window into the Developing Human Brain

New research details where genes are turned on in the brain during pregnancy. The study provides new insight into diseases such as autism and the origins of human uniqueness.