NeuroscienceApril 11, 2017
World Parkinson's Day Puts Spotlight on Condition
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research CEO Todd Sherer, a neuroscientist, talks about the state of Parkinson's disease and research.
Neurology
NeuroscienceApril 10, 2017
Cell Therapy 2.0: Reprogramming the Brain’s Own Cells for Parkinson’s Treatment
In a major breakthrough researchers show it is possible to make dopamine cells from astrocytes, accelerating traditional stem cell procedures and improving disease symptoms
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NeuroscienceApril 1, 2017
A Rare Success against Alzheimer’s
A gold-standard clinical trial provides evidence that diet, exercise and an active social life can help prevent cognitive decline
NeurologyApril 1, 2017
Treating Epilepsy’s Toughest Cases
Current medicines fail to relieve seizures in about a third of people with epilepsy. What can be done?
MedicineMarch 29, 2017
First Drug for Aggressive MS Nets FDA Approval
Researchers say the medication is a significant improvement over other treatments
Public HealthMarch 23, 2017
Hospitals Halt Hiring, Projects amid Uncertain Fate of Obamacare
The Republican-proposed repeal bill is slated for a House vote on Thursday
CognitionMarch 13, 2017
Brain Hackers Seeking Peak Performance Use Risky Chemical Cocktails
“Smart drugs” are not clinically proven and could be dangerous
NeurologyMarch 9, 2017
Simple Blood Tests for Rapid Concussion Diagnosis
Physicians need more than the question: “How many fingers am I holding up?”
NeuroscienceMarch 1, 2017
Does Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Influence Personality?
Sallie Baxendale, a consultant neuropsychologist at the Institute of Neurology at University College London, explains
CognitionMarch 1, 2017
The Serious Need for Play
Free, imaginative play is crucial for normal social, emotional and cognitive development. It makes us better adjusted, smarter and less stressed
Mental HealthMarch 1, 2017
Case Study: When Chronic Pain Leads to a Dangerous Addiction
How did an educated, elderly engineer wind up with a heroin habit?
BehaviorMarch 1, 2017
Little Learners, Trump’s Appeal and Brain Soup
A look inside the March/April issue of Scientific American Mind