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 neurons from a fruit fly and a person with ALS.

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·January 23, 2015·3 min read

The Molecular Biology Behind ALS

Researchers report they have identified a molecular defect in motor neurons which could help explain the mechanisms underlying ALS.

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·January 22, 2015·3 min read

Rare Neurological Disease Shines Light on Health of Essential Nerve Cells

New research could help develop new treatments for rare genetic disease which interferes with myelin.

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·January 20, 2015·3 min read

Iodine Deficiency in Pregnant Women Impairs Embryonic Brain Development

A new study reports iodine deficiency during pregnancy can impact embryonic brain development.

This image the calcium spheres in the drusen deposits.

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·January 19, 2015·3 min read

Major Cause of Blindness Linked to Calcium Deposits in the Eye

Researchers link microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate to the development of AMD.

This image shows the primary visual cortex of the brain highlighted in red.

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·January 19, 2015·3 min read

How Does the Brain Adapt to the Restoration of Eyesight?

A new study could help pave the way for developing adaptive rehabilitation programs following visual restoration surgery.

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·January 16, 2015·3 min read

Study Reveals Lack of Data on Opioid Drugs

A white paper from the NIH reports little to no evidence for the effectiveness of opioid drugs in treating long term chronic pain.

The image shows BACE1 and APP in the alzheimer's brain slices. The caption best describes the image.

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·January 15, 2015·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Plaques Reduced by Targeting Sugar Attachment to the BACE1 Enzyme

Amyloid beta can be reduced when sugars are prevented from binding to a key enzyme associated with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

The image microscopic views of brain slices with tbi related damage.

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·January 14, 2015·4 min read

Combat Veterans’ Brains Reveal Hidden Damage from IED Blasts

Researchers report they may have discovered the signature of blast neurotrauma.

This image shows the outline of a human. The spinal cord and brain are highlighted.

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·January 13, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Identify Important Control Mechanisms for Walking

Researchers claim to have decoded the spinal cord activation patterns for walking.

The image is a person in an fMRI scanner.

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·January 8, 2015·3 min read

‘Unfussy’ Brain Finds Ways of Coping with Loss of a Hand

A new neuroimaging study reports people born with one hand, who are able to use both limbs in a two handed task, show brain activity similar to that of people with two hands.