central nervous system Research Articles

Algal blooms in Lake Erie’s central basin could produce neurotoxins

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2019

A cyanobacterium caused by blue-green algae blooms has been identified in the waters of Lake Erie. The cyanobacterium is capable of producing a neurotoxin that can attack the central nervous system in humans. ... Read More...

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Cannabidiol could help deliver medications to the brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2019

Cannabidiol may be able to bypass the blood-brain barrier to effectively deliver medications directly to the brain.... Read More...

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Microglia, cells thought restricted to central nervous system, are redefined in new study

Neuroscience NewsApril 7, 2019

In response to injury, microglia cross the spinal boundary from the central nervous system to the peripheral nervous system. While in the PNS, microglia provide the function of clearing cellular debris at the point of injury, then return to the CNS in an altered state. Researchers propose this could account for some damage associated with neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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How light at night may harm outcomes in cardiac patients

Neuroscience NewsApril 3, 2019

Night time white lighting in hospital rooms has been linked to higher rates of inflammation, apoptosis and mortality risk for those who have recently experienced a cardiac event.... Read More...

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Smoking and Alcohol: Double Trouble for the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2019

A new study reports those with alcohol addiction who also smoke may be at an increased risk of neural damage. The study revealed higher levels of oxidative stress in the hippocampus, and a a decrease in neurotrophic factor in the striatum and frontal cortex in rats exposed to both alcohol and tobacco.... Read More...

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Manipulating Gene Expression in Neurons with CRISPR

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2019

By optimizing neurons with CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers will have new ways to study genetic influences on brain health and disease, a new study reports. ... Read More...

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Newly Discovered Immune Cells Play Role in Inflammatory Brain Diseases

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2019

Studying animal models, researchers have identified previously unknown types of immune cells that are present in the brains of those with multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...

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Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2019

Researchers have successfully created stem cell derived brain cells which can generate oligodendrocytes, neurons and astrocytes. ... Read More...

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Shedding Light on Spinal Cord Injuries

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2019

Study reveals the immune system response may contribute to additional injury following damage to the spinal cord.... Read More...

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3D Printed Implant Promotes Neural Growth to Treat Spinal Cord Injury

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Researchers have developed a novel 3D printed scaffolding that mimics natural anatomy and boost stem cell treatment for spinal cord repair. While the initial scaffolds have been designed for rat models of SCI, researchers report the approach is scalable to humans.... Read More...

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Gut Immune Cells Cut Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2019

A new study reveals the intestine as a source of immune cells that help reduce neuroinflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis. Increasing the number of these cells helps block inflammation entirely, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Imaging Nerve Cell Interactions

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2019

vDISCO, a new imaging technique based on a method for making tissue and organs transparent, is helping researchers to gain unprecedented insights into neuron interactions in the central nervous system. ... Read More...

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News

Dormant neural stem cells in fruit flies activate to generate new brain cells

Afraid of food? The answer may be in the basal forebrain

The fractal brain, from a single neuron’s perspective

Neuroscience

Dormant neural stem cells in fruit flies activate to generate new brain cells

Afraid of food? The answer may be in the basal forebrain

The fractal brain, from a single neuron’s perspective

Neurology

Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

Immune system can slow degenerative eye disease: Mouse study

Sleep history predicts late-life Alzheimer’s pathology

AI

3D model shows how ‘face identity information’ is stored in the brain

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

AI used to detect brain’s response to multiple sclerosis treatment

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

Puppy love: Why puppy dog eyes evolved to benefit communication with humans

Researchers link gene to cannabis abuse

Adolescence is the game-changer for schizophrenia

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