FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2017·5 min read‘Drain Pipes’ in the Brain: Lymphatic Vessels Act As Pipeline Between Brain and Immune SystemA new study in eLife provides evidence that our brains may drain waste via our lymphatic vessels. The vessels may act as a 'pipeline' between the brain and immune system. Researchers say the findings could alter the way we think about how the brain and immune system inter-relate.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 14, 2019·5 min read3D Printed Implant Promotes Neural Growth to Treat Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers 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
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 12, 2020·4 min readA molecular switch for repairing central nervous system disordersA 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 29, 2017·6 min readA New Study Revises the Development and Evolutionary Origin of the Vertebrate BrainResearchers believe findings may shed light on how the vertebrate brain may have evolved.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 7, 2015·4 min readAbility to Remove Alzheimer’s Disease Protein From the Brain Slows With AgeAccording to researchers, as we age, it takes a lot longer to clear amyloid beta from the brain, thus leading to a build up of the toxic protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 22, 2022·4 min readALS May Be Linked to Both the Immune and Central Nervous SystemsResearchers discovered both immune system and central nervous system dysfunction in animal models and people with ALS4, a genetic, juvenile, and slow-progressing form of ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 27, 2017·4 min readAntidepressants May Enhance Drug Delivery to BrainA new study reports an antidepressant temporarily inhibits the blood-brain barrier, allowing drugs to enter the brain. The findings could have implications for treating neurological diseases from ALS to epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 15, 2015·8 min readBest Candidates for Fetal Spina Bifida Surgery May Be Identified Through Brain ScansA new study reports fetuses with enlarged ventricles may be less likely to benefit from prenatal surgery to treat spina bifida than other fetuses, and are more likely to require a second surgery to relieve a build up of pressure on the brain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 14, 2015·3 min readBigger Brains Don’t Mean Higher IQBrain structure, rather than brain size, appears to be more important for human intelligence and cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 3, 2017·6 min readBlood Clotting Protein Prevents Repair in the BrainA new study sheds light on demylination diseases like Multiple Sclerosis. Researchers discovered a blood clotting protein can leak into the central nervous system and prevent myelin production.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 3, 2020·4 min readBoosting energy levels within damaged nerves may help them healEnhancing mitochondrial transportation and cellular energetics could help promote regeneration and function following spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 25, 2018·6 min readBrain Discovery Could Block Aging’s Terrible Toll on the MindResearchers say improving the function of lymphatic vessels can dramatically enhance memory and learning ability in aging mice.Read More