FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 19, 2015·4 min readHow Neurons Find Their Way in the Developing BrainResearchers have discovered a molecule secreted by cells in the spinal cord that help guide axons during the development of the central nervous system.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 29, 2015·4 min readAn Itch to ScratchResearchers have discovered a dedicated neural pathway that transmits the itchy feeling triggered by light touch.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 8, 2015·4 min readClosed Loop System Could Detect and Heal Disease by Modulating Peripheral Nerve ActivityResearchers have begun to work on a new closed loop system which will treat diseases by modulating the activity of peripheral nerves.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 24, 2015·5 min readSurprising Similarities Between Childhood Disorder and ALSA new study uncovers molecular changes which may explain why motor neurons, rather than other neurons, are affected by the childhood illness, SMA.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·September 22, 2015·3 min readResearchers Discover Unexpected Link Between Chronic Pain and Choroid PlexusResearchers have discovered a novel link between the size of the choroid plexus and complex regional pain syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2015·4 min readMaintaining the BalanceA new study reports on how signals from the spinal cord adjust the sensitivity of hair cells in the inner ear to accommodate shifts in head position and to insure balance is maintained.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 2, 2015·5 min readObserving Motor Neurons Walking in Real TimeResearchers develop a method to observe the activity of motor neurons in real time.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 1, 2015·5 min readNew Technology Enables Completely Paralyzed Man to Voluntarily Move His LegsNoninvasive spinal stimulation and a robotic exoskeleton enable a completely paralyzed man to move his legs voluntarily, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 27, 2015·4 min readGlial Cells Use Lipids to Control Positioning of Sensory Neurons in the Spinal CordA new study reports glial cells use lipids to direct neuron organization in the spinal cord.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 20, 2015·4 min readJoining Molecular Components Expands Ability to Manipulate Genes in Specific Cell TypesResearchers combine molecular components to manipulate genes in specific cell types.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2015·4 min readEpidural Electrostimulation Could Help Restore Motor Function to Paralyzed PeopleA new study reports epidural stimulation could help people with spinal cord injuries to regain motor function.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 13, 2015·4 min readLasting Relief From Chronic Pain Thanks to Stem CellsAccording to a new study, injecting stem cells extracted from bone marrow could help provide lasting relief from chronic neuropathic pain.Read More