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This image shows microglia passing from the CNS to PNS

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·April 7, 2019·4 min read

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

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.

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·February 26, 2018·5 min read

Only Half of Infants with Deadly Meningitis Show Traditional Symptoms

A new study reports only half of infants under three months of age who have bacterial meningitis show traditional symptoms of the disease, such as high fever.

This shows a patient wearing the weighted headset

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·August 2, 2019·4 min read

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.

This illustration shows how the rabies virus could hijack a neuron.

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·October 6, 2014·4 min read

How Rabies “Hijacks” Neurons to Attack the Brain

A new study tracks the exact mechanism the rabies virus uses to enter the central nervous system.

Image shows dead cells in the SVZ of a mouse brain.

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·April 6, 2016·6 min read

Brain Guardians Remove Dying Neurons

A new study reports on how immune receptors clear dying and dysfunctional brain cells.

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·March 17, 2020·3 min read

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.

This shows a amyloid plaques in the brain.

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·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.

The image shows the different nerve cell populations in Nematostella vectensis.

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·December 30, 2014·3 min read

In Search of the Origin of Our Brain

According to a new study, nerve cell centralization does begin in multicellular animals.

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·May 20, 2021·4 min read

How Injured Nerves Stop Themselves From Healing

At the site of injury, nerves release a protein called CXCL12 which attracts growing nerve fibers and keeps them trapped in place. This prevents the nerve fibers from growing in the correct direction to bridge the injury site.

Image shows the regenerated head of an acorn worm.

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·November 28, 2016·5 min read

Worm Offers New Hope For Human Limb Regeneration

Researchers believe that if they can unlock the genetic network that allows acorn worms to regenerate body parts, they may be able to regenerate human limbs.