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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.

Featured Neurology

·April 2, 2014·6 min read

A Critical Window into the Developing Human Brain

New research details where genes are turned on in the brain during pregnancy. The study provides new insight into diseases such as autism and the origins of human uniqueness.

This shows the GABA neurons and glial cells.

Featured Neurology

·April 1, 2014·2 min read

Epilepsy Drug Target May Have Implications for Sleep Disruption

Researchers confirm GABA transamianase, a target of some epilepsy drugs, contributes to sleep loss.

The image shows numbers 1-10 in a countdown form with 10 at the top and 1 at the bottom.

Featured Neurology

·March 31, 2014·2 min read

Congenitally Blind Visualize Numbers Opposite Way to Sighted

Researchers find those who are blind from birth visualize numbers the opposite way around from sighted people.

This image shows the differences in superior colliculus between Parkinson's patients and those without the disease.

Featured Neurology

·March 29, 2014·4 min read

New Parkinson’s Disease Chemical Messenger Discovered

Researchers identify a new chemical messenger that is critical for protecting the brain against PD.

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 28, 2014·3 min read

Gulf War Illness Not in Veterans’ Heads, But in Their Mitochondria

Researchers report veterans suffering Gulf War illness have impaired mitochondrial function.

This image shows the location of a medulloblastoma brain tumor.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·March 27, 2014·4 min read

Adult Cancer Drugs Show Promise Against an Aggressive Childhood Brain Tumor

Researchers identify two adult cancer medications which have the potential to improve treatment for medulloblastoma brain cancer in children.

In this image, a student demonstrates the new technology.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 27, 2014·4 min read

New Guidance System Could Improve Minimally Invasive Surgery

Researchers have developed a new computerized process which could make minimally invasive neurosurgery more accurate and streamlined.

The image shows abnormal labeling spanning multiple layers of cortex.

Autism Featured Neurology

·March 26, 2014·4 min read

Patches of Cortical Layers Disrupted During Early Brain Development in Autism

A new study gives direct and clear new evidence that autism begins during pregnancy.

The doctor and patient share a look at the LVAD in this image.

Featured Neurology

·March 26, 2014·4 min read

History Is Made with First Small LVAD Implant for Young Patient

A patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is only one of three people in the US to receive a LVAD to keep his weakened heart pumping blood around his body.

This MRI scan shows a sagital view of the human head.

Featured Neurology

·March 25, 2014·3 min read

Brain Differences in College Aged Occasional Drug Users

Researchers discover impaired neuronal activity in parts of the brain associated with anticipatory functioning in young adults who occasionally use stimulant drugs.

This is a drawing of the vestibular system.

Featured Neurology

·March 24, 2014·3 min read

Lining Up Our Sights

Researchers study the role of the vestibular system in optimizing how we direct our gaze. The findings could provide more effective treatments for patients with cerebellar or vestibular dysfunction.