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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.

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·November 4, 2020·6 min read

The Gut Trains the Immune System to Protect the Brain

IgA cells that originate in the gut play a role appear to have neuroprotective properties against diseases associated with neuroinflammation, such as meningitis.

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·August 11, 2020·5 min read

Scientists Replace Malfunctioning ‘Vacuum Cleaner’ Cells Linked to Neurological Disorders

Researchers have devised techniques that allowed them to successfully replace dysfunctional microglia.

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·July 24, 2020·5 min read

Novel Drug Delivery Particles Use Neurotransmitters as a ‘Passport’ Into the Brain

Tufts researchers have developed neurotransmitter-lipid hybrids that help transport therapeutic drugs and gene editing proteins across the blood-brain barrier in mice.

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·July 14, 2020·5 min read

COVID-19 May Attack Patients’ Central Nervous System

Psychological symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, may be a sign COVID-19 is affecting the central nervous system of patients, a new study reports.

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·June 18, 2020·4 min read

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.

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·May 15, 2020·6 min read

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.

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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.

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·March 3, 2020·4 min read

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.

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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.

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·November 7, 2019·4 min read

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.

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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.

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CNS

How Injured Nerves Stop Themselves From Healing

The Gut Trains the Immune System to Protect the Brain

Scientists Replace Malfunctioning ‘Vacuum Cleaner’ Cells Linked to Neurological Disorders

Novel Drug Delivery Particles Use Neurotransmitters as a ‘Passport’ Into the Brain

COVID-19 May Attack Patients’ Central Nervous System

How chandelier cells light up the brain

The Potential of COVID-19 to Infect the Brain

Injury to the nose increases risk of bacteria entering the brain

Boosting energy levels within damaged nerves may help them heal

A molecular switch for repairing central nervous system disorders

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

New research findings on dizziness of unknown cause

Early Screen Time Linked to Long-Term Brain Changes, Teen Anxiety

Missing Brain Receptor May Hold the Key to Autism

Is Your Oral Bacteria Influencing Multiple Sclerosis?

Stroke Weakens How the Brain Integrates Speech Sounds

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