Neurology

– 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.

Autism Neurology

·November 8, 2011·3 min read

Autism Linked with Excess of Neurons in Prefrontal Cortex

A study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego Autism Center of Excellence shows that brain overgrowth in...

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 4, 2011·2 min read

Brain Parasite Directly Alters Brain Chemistry – T gondii Affects Dopamine

A research group from the University of Leeds has shown that infection by the brain parasite Toxoplasma gondii, found in...

Neurology

·August 22, 2011·4 min read

Major ALS Breakthrough – Common Cause of All Forms of ALS Discovered

Researchers discover common cause of all forms of ALS. The underlying disease process of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS and Lou Gehrig’s disease), a fatal neurodegenerative disease that paralyzes its victims, has long eluded scientists and prevented development of effective therapies. Scientists weren’t even sure all its forms actually converged into a common disease process.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·August 15, 2011·2 min read

Study Finds Enzyme Disrupting Nerve Cell Communication in Alzheimer’s Disease

A modified form of the enzyme Cdk5 is elevated in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients, where it triggers damage...

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·August 2, 2011·3 min read

To Relieve Back Aches, Cornell Researchers Create Bioengineered Spinal Disc Implants

Every year, millions of people contend with lower back and neck discomfort. With intent to ease their pain, Cornell University...

Neurology

·August 1, 2011·2 min read

High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Smoking and Obesity in Middle Age May Shrink Brain, Damage Thinking

A new study suggests smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and being overweight in middle age may cause brain shrinkage and...

Genetics Neurology

·July 11, 2011·2 min read

Neural Stem Progenitor Cell Transplantation’s Potential to Aid Spinal Cord Injury Tested

A study published in the current issue of Cell Transplantation (20:5) investigating optimal routes for transplanting neural stem/progenitor cells (NS/PCs)...

Brain Cancer Genetics Neurology

·July 6, 2011·2 min read