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 shows the difference between a healthy brain and one of an alzheimer's patient.

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·February 25, 2014·2 min read

Brain Cell Activity Regulates Alzheimer’s Protein

A new study reports that increased neural activity boosts tau levels in the brain.

The image shows the face of an old woman with jigsaw pieces surrounding it.

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·February 25, 2014·2 min read

New Risk Gene Illuminates Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have isolated a gene believed to play a casual role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

This image shows some blood samples in test tubes.

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·February 22, 2014·2 min read

Antibody May Be Detectable in Blood Years Before MS Symptoms Appear

According to a new study, the KIR4.1 antibody may be present in patients before the onsite of multiple sclerosis.

The image shows the alzheimer's oligomers mentioned in the article.

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·February 19, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Hone in on Alzheimer’s Disease

With the help of the Gordon supercomputer, researchers discover new ways to elucidate the creation of oligomers associated with Alzheimer's.

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·February 18, 2014·3 min read

Study Offers Hope to Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients

A common antidepressant proves effective in easing agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

This image shows the cell activity in the hippocampus.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·February 18, 2014·2 min read

A Circuit for Change

Researchers identify a region of the hippocampus which is sensitive to small changes in familiar context.

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·February 18, 2014·5 min read

Study Uncovers Surprising Differences in Brain Activity of Alcohol Dependent Women

Researchers discover differences between patterns of brain network activation between alcohol dependent women and non addicted females.

The image shows the treated and untreated samples mentioned in the caption above.

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·February 18, 2014·4 min read

Environmentally Sensitive Cells with a Hulk Like Rage

Exposure to air pollution in urban areas could trigger a toxic response in neurons and impact pathways associated with neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.

This is an MRI scan of a patient with ALS.

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·February 18, 2014·2 min read

Researchers Discover How ALS Spreads

Researchers discover ALS is transmitted from cell to cell, suggesting the spread of the disease could be blocked.

This is a drawing of a football and a helmet.

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·February 17, 2014·2 min read

How Well Do Football Helmets Protect Players from Concussions?

Football helmets currently being used on the field may do little to help protect against hits to the side of the head or rotational force, a new study reports.