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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.

Three panels show tangles and Lewy bodies.

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·July 3, 2013·4 min read

Shape-shifting Disease Proteins May Explain Variable Appearance of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers discover alpha-synuclein proteins can morph into different strains. This can promote misfolding of other disease proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

The image shows the location of the hippocampus in the human brain.

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·July 2, 2013·4 min read

Drug Improves Cognitive Function in Mouse Model of Down Syndrome

Formoterol, an asthma medication, improves cognitive function in mouse models of Down syndrome.

The image shows the different stages of liver damage.

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·July 1, 2013·5 min read

It’s About Time: Disrupted Internal Clocks Play Role in Disease

Researchers link disrupted sleep and circadian rhythm as risk factors for alcoholic liver disease.

The image shows the DAF-2 mutants with decreased insulin/IGF-1 signalling. The caption best describes the image.

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·July 1, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Have Discovered a New Proteasome Regulatory Mechanism

A new study uncovers a new proteasome regulatory mechanism which could bear significance in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and some cancers.

This image shows amyloid beta plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 1, 2013·4 min read

Lack of Immune Cell Receptor Impairs Clearance of Amyloid Beta Protein from the Brain

Researchers discover increased expression of the Scara1 protein could impede the progression of Alzheimer's disease as it plays an important role in the removal of amyloid beta from the brain.

The illustration is a brain slice with advanced stage alzheimer's.

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·June 28, 2013·5 min read

Scientists View ‘Protein Origami’ to Help Understand, Prevent Certain Diseases

Using sophisticated imaging techniques, researchers observe a molecular protein folding process which could help better understand and treat neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.

The image shows a woman rubbing her head as though she has a migraine.

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·June 27, 2013·2 min read

Majority Of Pregnant Patients Requiring Treatment For Acute Severe Migraine Have Full-Term Deliveries

According to a new study, most pregnant women hospitalized and treated for acute severe migraines were able to successfully deliver babies naturally.

This is an anatomical diagram of the ear.

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·June 27, 2013·3 min read

How Brain Compensates for Hearing Loss Points to New Glue Ear Therapies

Researching on ferrets, scientists find new insights into how the brain compensates for temporary hearing loss in infants.

This is an image of the amylin molecule.

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·June 27, 2013·4 min read

A Second Amyloid Could Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study suggests amylin could be a second amyloid and a new biomarker for age related dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

A schematic illustrating the anatomical components of the glymphatic clearance pathway.

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·June 27, 2013·3 min read

Brain’s ‘Garbage Truck’ May Hold Key to Treating Alzheimer’s and Other Disorders

A new study points to a newly discovered system in which the brain removed waste as a potential new tool to treat neurodegenerative disorders.

The image is a FDG-PET images show reduced glucose metabolism in temporal and parietal regions in patients with MCI and Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 26, 2013·6 min read

Promising Alzheimer’s ‘Drug’ Halts Memory Loss

Researchers discover a new class of experimental drug like small molecules show promise in targeting a brain enzyme to prevent early memory loss in Alzheimer's disease.