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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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Featured Genetics Neurology

·August 12, 2014·2 min read

Toxic Proteins Damage Nerve Cells

Researchers discover how a specific genetic mutation leads to neuronal damage associated with ALS and frontotemporal dementia.

The image is a diagram which shows the normal protein being converted into a toxic state.

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 28, 2014·4 min read

New Protein Structure Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases

Researchers have designed a peptide structure which can halt the harmful changes of normal proteins into a state linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 27, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Find Six New Genetic Risk Factors for Parkinson’s

Researchers combine big data with cutting edge genomic techniques to identify six new genetic risk factors for Parkinson's disease.

The image shows the interactivity of the neurons with tnf.

Featured Neurology

·July 25, 2014·3 min read

Anti-Inflammatory Drug Can Prevent Neuron Loss in Parkinson’s Model

A new study reports an experimental anti inflammatory drug can protect neurons and reduce motor deficits in rat models of Parkinson's disease.

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Featured Neurology

·July 10, 2014·5 min read

Cooling Treatment Improves Survival Without Brain Damage in Later Childhood

Researchers report cooling babies suffering from perinatal asphyxia can significantly improved chances of survival without brain damage later in childhood.

The image shows a brain slice from 5 week old mice with htt.

Featured Neurology

·July 9, 2014·4 min read

Huntington’s Disease Protein Helps Wire the Young Brain

The Htt protein, which is mutated in Huntington's disease patients, is critical for wiring the brain in early life, a new study reports.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·July 8, 2014·3 min read

Brain Tumor Invasion Along Blood Vessels May Lead to New Cancer Treatments

Researchers discover glioblastoma brain tumor cells disrupt the blood brain barrier. The findings offer potential new avenues to treat brain cancer.

The image shows a scan which details brain activity under psilocybin.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·July 3, 2014·5 min read

New Study Discovers Biological Basis for Magic Mushroom Mind Expansion

The brain displays a similar pattern of activity during dreaming as it does during a psychedelic trip, a new study reports.

The image shows a glioblastoma brain tumor in an mri scan.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·July 2, 2014·2 min read

Biomarker Predicts Effectiveness of Brain Cancer Treatment

Researchers have discovered a biomarker which predicts whether glioblastoma brain tumors will respond to chemotherapy.

The image shows brain slices where compound RU 505 improved the inflammation.

Featured Neurology

·June 27, 2014·3 min read

Potential Alzheimer’s Drug Prevents Abnormal Blood Clots in the Brain

RU 505, a compound which could halt the progression of Alzheimer's may also be able to prevent abnormal blood clots in the brain, researchers report.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·June 26, 2014·3 min read

People with Tinnitus Process Emotions Differently from Their Peers

People with tinnitus process emotions differently in the brain from those with normal hearing, a new study reports.

This image shows glioma cells moving.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·June 25, 2014·4 min read

Study Shows How Brain Tumor Cells Move and Damage Tissue

Researchers shed new light on how glioma cells migrate in the brain and cause tumors.

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