Neurodegenerative Disorders

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The Past and Promise of Deep Brain Stimulation

A new treatment for Parkinson's disease and other disorders arises from an outbreak of contaminated street drugs — and years of painstaking brain research.

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ICYMI: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Dementia

And other neuroscience news for the week of June 22, 2020.

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ICYMI: Teen Years Are Tough for Dogs — and Their Humans

And other neuroscience news for the week of May 11, 2020.

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What the Brain of a 104-Year-Old Nun Taught Us About Vascular Dementia

To understand dementia, scientists are looking anew at a neglected piece of the puzzle: the web of blood vessels nourishing the brain.

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ICYMI: Herpes Virus Causes Signs of Alzheimer’s in Mini-Brains

And other neuroscience news for the week of May 4, 2020.

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Loss of Muscle Control and Mood Changes. Can You Diagnose Our Mock Patient?

Review this mock case study and determine the ‘patient’s’ diagnosis. Descriptions created from the 8th edition of the Brain Facts book. Part of the Brain Bee prep series.

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Tremors and Slurred Speech. Can You Diagnose Our Mock Patient?

Review this mock case study and determine the ‘patient’s’ diagnosis. Descriptions created from the 8th edition of the Brain Facts book. Part of the Brain Bee prep series.

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Tingling in Limbs with Symptoms that Come and Go. Can You Diagnose Our Mock Patient?

Review this mock case study and determine the ‘patient’s’ diagnosis. Descriptions created from the 8th edition of the Brain Facts book. Part of the Brain Bee prep series.

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National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Of the estimated 80 million Americans who will be 65 and older in 2050, 6.3 million will be impacted by glaucoma.

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New Cells for a Renewed Brain

Neuroscientists are exploring the potential of stem cell treatments for Alzheimer’s disease in mice models.

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An Insider's Look: Alzheimer's Disease

While there is no cure or effective treatment yet for Alzheimer’s disease, spreading awareness and knowledge can bring science one step closer to unraveling its mysteries.

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The Short Answer: What Causes Dementia?

Neuroscientist John Morrison untangles the misinformation around dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Installing Insulation

Oligodendrocytes keep electrical signals in the brain and spinal cord strong.

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