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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·April 15, 2015·4 min read

Deficiencies of Fish Oil Fatty Acids Can Limit Brain Growth During Development

Fatty acids found in fish oil is vitally important for the developing brain, a new study reports.

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·April 14, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Discover A Potential New Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a new study, researchers believe they have discovered a potential new cause of Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 14, 2015·4 min read

Cellular Signals for Pain Fine Tune Neurons’ Sensitivity to Opioids

Researchers discover how pain fine tunes pain relief. The findings could help further understanding of pain and addiction to opioids.

This is a 3D model of the molecular structure of cannabidiol.

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·April 13, 2015·2 min read

Medical Marijuana Liquid Could Help Treat Severe Epilepsy in Children

Researchers report cannabidiol could help treat children with severe epilepsy who have not responded to other therapies.

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·April 13, 2015·4 min read

Dancing the Tango Could Benefit People With Parkinson’s

A new study suggests dancing the Argentine tango could have positive effects for Parkinson's patients.

This image shows a brain scan of a person with a DBS device fitted.

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·April 13, 2015·6 min read

How Deep Brain Stimulation Exerts Therapeutic Effects for Parkinson’s Patients

A new study reveals deep brain stimulation helps reduce excessive synchronization of brain activity in the motor cortex of Parkinson's patients.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·April 8, 2015·5 min read

Vulnerability in Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Cells Identified

A newly discovered weakness in brain tumor cells could provide a new target for treating glioblastoma, researchers report.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 7, 2015·3 min read

Scientists Discover Important Communication Mechanism Between Two Brain Areas Implicated in Schizophrenia

Disruptions in an inhibitory brain circuit between the thalamus and prefrontal cortex may underlie cognitive disorders such as schizophrenia.

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·April 7, 2015·6 min read

Scientists Find Molecular Trigger of Schizophrenia-Like Behaviors and Brain Changes

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a molecule in the brain that triggers schizophrenia-like behaviors, brain changes and global gene expression in an animal model.