Brain Discovery Could Block Aging’s Terrible Toll on the Mind
Researchers say improving the function of lymphatic vessels can dramatically enhance memory and learning ability in aging mice.... Read More...
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Watching Stem Cells Repair Spinal Cord in Real Time
Researchers have successfully used stem cell therapy to regenerate neurons in damaged areas of zebra fish spinal cords. The treatment helped to restore movement following SCI. The findings raise the possibility of developing new treatments for humans suffering paralysis as a result of spinal cord injury.... Read More...
Leg Exercise is Critical to Brain and Nervous System Health
Weight bearing leg exercises send signals to the brain which are vital for the production of healthy neural cells, researchers report.... Read More...
How the Gut Influences Neurological Diseases
Researchers examine the role gut bacteria plays in the development of neurological disorders. Using mouse models of multiple sclerosis, researchers found compounds generated from the breakdown of tryptophan can cross the blood-brain barrier and activate anti-inflammatory pathways that limit neurodegeneration. Activation of these pathway have also been linked to Alzheimer's and brain cancers.... Read More...
Enigmatic Gene Critical For a Healthy Brain
Researchers reveal a non-coding RNA called Paupar is critical in influencing healthy brain development.... Read More...
We Can Read Each Other’s Emotions From Subtle Changes in Facial Color
Researchers reveal people are able to correctly identify, with 75% accuracy, expressions of emotion in others based on subtle changes in color around the nose, eyebrows and chin.... Read More...
Democratizing Science: Researchers Make Neuroscience Experiments Easier to Share and Reproduce
Researchers have developed an open access browser that allows display, sharing and analysis of MRI data.... Read More...
Promising Therapeutic Approach for Spinal Cord Injuries
Researchers improve the recovery of function in mice following spinal cord injury.... Read More...
Only Half of Infants with Deadly Meningitis Show Traditional Symptoms
A new study reports only half of infants under three months of age who have bacterial meningitis show traditional symptoms of the disease, such as high fever. ... Read More...
Gene Therapy Researchers Find Viral Barcode to Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier
Researchers have identified structural 'footprints' that allow certain virus vectors reach the brain easily.... Read More...
Immune System Dysfunction May Occur Early in Alzheimer’s
Researchers say their findings about immune system changes early in Alzheimer's could lead to new blood tests that may be used to detect the disease before it becomes symptomatic.... Read More...
Low Levels of Alcohol May Be Good For the Brain
According to researchers, a small alcoholic drink each day may be beneficial for brain health. Using mice, researchers found low levels of alcohol consumption is associated with less brain inflammation and a more effective glymphatic system. This allows CSF to flow more efficiently through the brain and remove waste that can lead to neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...