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– 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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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 12, 2014·2 min read

‘Trojan Horse’ Proteins Used to Target Hard to Reach Cancers

Using nanoparticles, researchers have discovered a way to target difficult to reach cancers.

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Featured Neurology

·December 11, 2014·3 min read

Roller Coaster Rides Trigger Stroke in Young Boy

Researchers report riding roller coasters seem to have triggered an unusual stroke in a child.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·December 10, 2014·4 min read

Myelin Linked to Speedy Recovery of Human Visual System after Tumor Removal

Neuroimaging study shows how the brain heals itself within a few weeks of surgery to remove tumors.

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Featured Neurology

·December 8, 2014·2 min read

Optogenetics: Identifying New Targets for Epilepsy Intervention

A new study explores the reliability of optogenetics as an intervention for temporal lobe epilepsy.

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·December 4, 2014·4 min read

Barrier Breaking Drug May Lead to Spinal Cord Injury Treatments

A new drug could partially relieve paralyzing spinal cord injuries, researchers report.

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·December 3, 2014·2 min read

Tobacco Smoke Toxin Could Increase Pain in Spinal Cord Injury and Worsen MS

Acrolein, a toxin found in cigarette smoke can exacerbate pain and worsen symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.

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·December 3, 2014·4 min read

TBI can Disrupt Glymphatic System and Accelerate Dementia

A new study reports TBI can disrupt the function of the glymphatic system, causing a build up of toxic proteins in the brain and accelerating neurodegeneration.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neurology

·December 2, 2014·1 min read

Brain Stimulation Counteracts Dangerous Side Effect of Seizures

Stimulating the thalamus and other areas of the brain stem connected with wakefulness can help bring rats back to consciousness after a seizure, new research reports.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 1, 2014·3 min read

Team Develops Drug to Reduce Side Effects of ‘Binge Drinking’

Researchers develop a new compound which helps reduce the harmful side effects of binge drinking.

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Featured Neurology

·December 1, 2014·4 min read

Study Measures Head Blows in Girls’ Lacrosse

A new study measures the dampening effects of various kinds of sports headgear on head blows.

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Featured Neurology

·December 1, 2014·3 min read

High School Football Players Show Brain Changes After One Season

According to a new study, some high school football players show measurable brain changes after one year of playing the sport, even in the absence of a concussion.