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 shows a brain slice take from a person with Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology

·March 12, 2015·2 min read

Ultrasound Technology Can Be Used to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

According to researchers, using non-invasive ultrasound technology can be used to treat memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.

This illustration shows the axons, synapses and motor neurons stained in a cross section of a rat's spinal cord.

Featured Neurology

·March 12, 2015·3 min read

Regeneration of Damaged Neurons Promoted by Cancer Drug

Epothilone, a cancer drug, appears to be effective in reducing scar tissue formation in spinal cord injuries and stimulating neuroregeneration, a new study reports.

This image shows two sections of cortex, one froma a control mouse and the other from a mouse with the presenilin-1 mutation.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·March 11, 2015·3 min read

How Genetic Changes Lead to Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

New findings could help provide a novel approach for developing treatments for familial Alzheimer's disease.

This image shows increased tight junction immunostaining 1 day after blast injury due to dexamethasone (DEX) treatment.

Featured Neurology

·March 11, 2015·5 min read

Steroids Rapidly Restore Blood-Brain Barrier Function after Blast

Treatment with dexamethasone after a primary blast injury promoted fast recovery in an in vitro model of the BBB.

This image shows a person holding a brain toy.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 6, 2015·3 min read

New Findings on Key Players in Brain Inflammation

New findings could lead to new treatments for brain inflammation.

This is a brain slice with a glioblastoma brain tumor showing in it.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·March 3, 2015·2 min read

Study Shows Why Some Brain Cancers Resist Treatment

Researchers report they might have discovered why some people are resistant to standard treatments for brain cancer, and it's in their DNA.

This image shows the brainstem of a myelin-deficient mouse that received a transplant of human OPCs a few days after birth.

Featured Neurology

·March 2, 2015·3 min read

How an FDA Approved Drug Boosts Myelin Synthesis

A new study reports transplanted human stem cells treated with FDA approved drug boost myelin synthesis.

This is an illustration of amyloid plaques.

Featured Neurology

·March 2, 2015·2 min read

Alzheimer’s Amyloid Clumps Found in Young Adult Brains

Researchers report a lifelong accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain could contribute to Alzheimer's disease.

This image shows normal microglia (red) surround Alzheimer's plaques.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·March 2, 2015·4 min read

New Genetic Target Identified in Fight Against Some Neurodegenerative Diseases

According to a new study, triggering TREM2 could help slow the progression of some neurodegenerative diseases.

This image shows a model of a human brain.

Featured Neurology

·February 22, 2015·2 min read

Experimenting Preteens May Have Different Brain Processes

Researchers report preteens who like to experiment and engage in new experiences have stronger neural connections and brain processes than those who don't.