FeaturedNeurology·July 10, 2015·4 min readRepair or Destroy? Identifying the Receptors Modulating Macrophage Response to Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers attempt to identify which macrophage receptors promote neural repair and which are directed to the destructive process following spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 6, 2015·4 min readSchwann Cells Clear Damaged Myelin and Guide Regeneration Following Nerve DamageA new study reveals how Schwann cells in the PNS degrade myelin following nerve injury.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscience·June 1, 2015·5 min readResearchers Find Missing Link Between the Brain and Immune SystemResearchers discover the brain and immune system are directly linked through vessels previously thought not to exist.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 1, 2015·4 min readLong Term Cosmic Ray Exposure Causes Lasting Cognitive Impairment in AstronautsNew research reports galactic cosmic rays cause significant damage to the central nervous system and results in cognitive impairments for astronauts on extended space flights.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 22, 2015·5 min readHow the Blood-Brain Barrier is MaintainedResearchers identify a key protein which helps maintain the blood-brain barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 16, 2015·3 min readNew Research Shows How Botox Enters the Central Nervous SystemResearchers discover how a neurotoxin commonly used for cosmetic procedures can travel into the CNS.Read More
Featured·November 8, 2013·4 min readRobotic Advances Promise Artificial Legs That Emulate Healthy LimbsAdvances in robotics have made it possible to create artificial legs that can duplicate the natural movement of human legs. The research could help improve the mobility of lower-limb amputees.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2013·3 min readScientists Identify Clue to Regrowing Nerve CellsResearchers have identified a chain reaction which triggers the regrowth of some damaged nerve cell branches. The finding could someday help improve treatments for nerve injuries which can cause loss of sensation or paralysis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2013·6 min readEffects of Chronic Stress Can be Traced to Your GenesChronic stress alters gene activity in immune cells before they reach the bloodstream. The change leads to an overabundance of inflammation, which is linked to many negative health effects, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 17, 2013·4 min readMental Fog with Tamoxifen is Real, Scientists Find Possible AntidoteResearchers confirm the mental fogginess produced as a result of taking the cancer drug tamoxifen, is real. They have also discovered an existing drug compound which appears to counteract the effects of this medication.Read More
