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.

This is a digitally-colorized transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus.

Featured Neurology

·April 10, 2016·2 min read

Zika Virus May Also Be Tied to Another Brain Disorder

Researchers report the Zika virus may also be tied to an automimmune disease that attacks myelin similar to multiple sclerosis.

Image shows neural progenitor cells infected with Zika.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·April 11, 2016·2 min read

Zika Virus Reduced Growth and Induces Cell Death in Human Minibrains

Researchers unravel some key features of Zika virus on the developing brain.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 1, 2013·3 min read

Zinc Discovery May Shed Light on Neurodegenerative Diseases

A shortage of zinc may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 19, 2018·4 min read

Zombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive Loss

Researchers report senescent, or Zombie, cells accumulate in certain neurons prior to cognitive loss. By preventing accumulation of these cells, researchers were able to diminish apoptosis, memory loss and tau aggregation.