FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 4, 2014·3 min readUnlocking the Potential of Stem Cells to Repair Brain DamageResearchers hare hoping to unlock the potential of stem cells as a way of repairing neural damage to the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 3, 2014·4 min readNew Amyloid Reducing Compound Could Be a Preventive Measure Against Alzheimer’sIn animal studies, researchers have identified a compound which reduces amyloid beta proteins by more than half.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 3, 2014·3 min readMolecular ‘Scaffold’ Could Hold Key to New Dementia TreatmentsResearchers have discovered how a molecular scaffold, that allows key parts of cells to interact, comes apart in some neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Opinions·June 2, 2014·5 min readHalting Neuronal Cell Death to Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases and Other DisordersZaheera Shabbir comments on how some researchers are trying to treat neurodegenerative disorders by halting apoptosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 29, 2014·3 min readNeural Transplant Reduces Absence Epilepsy Seizures in MiceResearchers identify areas in the cerebral cortex which are affected in mice with absence epilepsy. Transplanting embryonic neural cells into these areas, the researchers were able to alleviate the symptoms of the disease by reducing seizure activity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·May 28, 2014·3 min readDrug Used to Treat MS May Have Beneficial Effects on MemoryFingolimod, a drug widely used to treat multiple sclerosis, has been found to eliminate some adverse or traumatic memories, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 23, 2014·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease and Other Conditions Linked to Prion-Like ProteinsResearchers discover Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative conditions could be linked to prion-like proteins.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 13, 2014·2 min readHuman Learning Altered by Electrical Stimulation of Dopamine NeuronsHuman reinforcement learning was modified by deep brain stimulation of substantia nigra dopamine containing neurons.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 9, 2014·4 min readDiscovery Links Rare, Childhood Neurodegenerative Diseases to Common Problem in DNA RepairResearchers identify a possible, common source of DNA damage which could play a role in neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 8, 2014·4 min readStudy Helps Explain Why MS Is More Common in WomenNew research may help explain why multiple sclerosis is more prevalent in women than men.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 6, 2014·2 min read“Exploding Head Syndrome” A Real, Overlooked Sleep DisorderA sleep disorder known as exploding head syndrome is both real and often overlooked, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 2, 2014·3 min readResearchers Reveal New Possible Cause of EpilepsyResearchers report deficiencies in hyaluronan can lead to spontaneous epileptic seizures.Read More
