FeaturedNeurology·May 30, 2012·1 min readFish Study Raises Hope for Spinal Injury RepairScientists have unlocked the secrets of the zebrafish’s ability to heal its spinal cord after injury, in research that could...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 30, 2012·6 min readTo Spread, Nervous System Viruses Sabotage Cell, Hijack TransportationHerpes and other viruses that attack the nervous system may thrive by disrupting cell function in order to hijack a...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 29, 2012·3 min readExendin-4 Diabetes Medication may Minimize Damage for Blast Related TBIDiabetes Drug Could Be a Promising Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury TAU research finds that existing diabetes medication may ease...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 24, 2012·3 min readMicroglia Eliminate Unnecessary Synapses During Brain DevelopmentImmune cells “sculpt” circuits in the brain by eating away excess connections Findings offer a fresh look at developmental and...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 23, 2012·3 min readAntioxidant Urate Could Protect Against Parkinson’s DiseaseStudy supports urate protection against Parkinson’s disease, hints at novel mechanism In vitro study indicates urate protection extends beyond antioxidant...Read More
Neurology·May 18, 2012·1 min readCognitive Effect of Head Impacts on Student AthletesDartmouth researchers investigate the cognitive effects of athlete head impacts. Dartmouth faculty and students played prominent roles in a recent...Read More
NeurologyPsychology·May 17, 2012·3 min readSuspicion Resides in Two Regions of the BrainOur baseline level of distrust is distinct and separable from our inborn lie detector. Fool me once, shame on you....Read More
GeneticsNeurology·May 16, 2012·3 min readResearcher Discovers Role of Gene Variant Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease in Damage to Brain Circulation, FunctionA gene variant responsible for vascular damage to the brain is a promising new target for drug therapy to fight...Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·May 15, 2012·5 min readSugar Makes You Stupid: Study Shows High Fructose Diet Sabotages Learning and MemoryThis is your brain on sugar: UCLA study shows high-fructose diet sabotages learning, memory. [Corrections: The UCLA Newsroom has made...Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 15, 2012·5 min readSurgeons Restore Some Hand Function to Quadriplegic PatientTechnique could help those with C6, C7 spinal cord injuries. Surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis...Read More
Neurology·May 14, 2012·2 min readSmoked Cannabis Reduces Some Symptoms of Multiple SclerosisControlled trial shows improved spasticity, reduced pain after smoking medical marijuana. A clinical study of 30 adult patients with multiple...Read More