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·June 18, 2020

How chandelier cells light up the brain

Chandelier cells have an unusual direct method of communication. Unlike other neurons, chandelier cells connect directly to the part of a target neuron that initiates a spike. Read More

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·May 15, 2020

The Potential of COVID-19 to Infect the Brain

From losing the sense of taste or smell to developing an increased risk of stroke, researchers investigate both the known and potential long-term implications of COVID-19 infection in the brain. Read More

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·March 17, 2020

Injury to the nose increases risk of bacteria entering the brain

Damage to the nasal epithelium increases the risk of bacteria entering into the brain, potentially resulting in long-term health problems. Read More

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·March 3, 2020

Boosting energy levels within damaged nerves may help them heal

Enhancing mitochondrial transportation and cellular energetics could help promote regeneration and function following spinal cord injury. Read More

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·January 12, 2020

A molecular switch for repairing central nervous system disorders

A global knockout of the thrombin receptor PAR1 accelerates myelin development. The findings could help with the development of treatments for diseases associated with demyelination, like multiple sclerosis. Read More

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·November 7, 2019

Where does Parkinson’s disease start? In the brain or gut? Or both?

Lewy body disorders, including Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, comprise of two distinct subtypes. One subtype originates in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) of the gut and spreads to the brain. The other originates in the brain, or enters the brain via the olfactory system, before spreading to the brainstem and PNS. Read More

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·August 2, 2019

New research findings on dizziness of unknown cause

People with functional dizziness do not appear to process sensory-motor impression correctly. Instead, they rely on a stored memory model which no longer matches immediate reality. Read More

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·July 16, 2019

Gut microbes protect against neurologic damage from viral infections

A healthy and diverse microbiome is essential for quickly clearing viral infections in the nervous system to prevent risks associated with multiple sclerosis. Mice with lower gut bacteria had weaker immune responses and were unable to eliminate viruses, leading to worsening paralysis. Those treated with antibiotics before infection had fewer microglia. Read More

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·July 11, 2019

Raising eyebrows on neuroinflammation: Surprising role of ‘skin plumping’ hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally produced by the human body and a popular additive in cosmetics that boast plumper skin, may be a useful tool in treating neuroinflammation. Read More

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·July 11, 2019

First step to induce self-repair in the central nervous system

Severed axonal segments signal to Schwann cells to begin actin sphere formation and axon disintegration. If the process is disrupted, axon disintegration is slowed and axon fragments impair nerve regeneration. Read More

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·July 5, 2019

Discovery reveals prolific ability of Schwann cells to generate myelin

Schwann cells are much more prolific in generating myelin than previously believed. Knocking out the fbxw7 gene in mouse models, researchers discovered individual Schwann cells began to spread myelin across many axons. Read More