neuroscience

Children on the autistic spectrum have extra synapses in their brains

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

It may be possible to prune synapses with a future drug after diagnosis.

Brain stimulation 'helps in stroke'

Posted in Medicine on 20th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

Stimulating the part of the brain which controls movement may improve recovery after a stroke, research suggests.

Lab grown neurons give scientists a real-time glimpse into how the brain works

Posted in Science on 17th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

Scientists are now growing brain tissue in petri dishes to study neurons up close and personal.

Blood-brain-barrier disruption with high-frequency pulsed electric fields

Posted in Science on 16th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

Researcher have developed a new technique for using pulsed electric energy to open the blood-brain-barrier for treating brain cancer and neurological disorders.

Cosmetic Eye Surgery Decompresses Migraine Trigger Nerves:

Posted in Medicine on 12th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller

Patients Have 90.7% Positive Response Rate.