A to Z

CNS

Image shows lymphatic vessels in the brain.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Neuroscience Videos Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 3, 2017·5 min read

‘Drain Pipes’ in the Brain: Lymphatic Vessels Act As Pipeline Between Brain and Immune System

A 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.

Featured Neurology

·January 14, 2019·5 min read

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

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.

This shows a dna strand made into the shape of a human body

Electrophysiology Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 12, 2020·4 min read

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.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 29, 2017·6 min read

A New Study Revises the Development and Evolutionary Origin of the Vertebrate Brain

Researchers believe findings may shed light on how the vertebrate brain may have evolved.

This shows a amyloid plaques in the brain.

Featured Neurology

·August 7, 2015·4 min read

Ability to Remove Alzheimer’s Disease Protein From the Brain Slows With Age

According 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.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·June 22, 2022·4 min read

ALS May Be Linked to Both the Immune and Central Nervous Systems

Researchers 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.

Image shows a diagram explaining how amitriptyline allows drugs to pass the bbb.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 27, 2017·4 min read

Antidepressants May Enhance Drug Delivery to Brain

A 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.

Diagram of a newborn babsy with an open defect spinal bifida.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 15, 2015·8 min read

Best Candidates for Fetal Spina Bifida Surgery May Be Identified Through Brain Scans

A 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.

Featured Psychology

·October 14, 2015·3 min read

Bigger Brains Don’t Mean Higher IQ

Brain structure, rather than brain size, appears to be more important for human intelligence and cognitive function.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·November 3, 2017·6 min read

Blood Clotting Protein Prevents Repair in the Brain

A 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.