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FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 18, 2018·2 min readHow a Killer Fungus Unleashes Meningitis and Brain InfectionsA new study reveals how early immune response helps spread neurocryptococcosis. The findings may help develop new treatments that can prevent and treat this fungal infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 16, 2018·5 min readResearchers Watch Brain’s Lining Heal After Head InjuryResearchers watch, in real time, as immune cells help repair the meninges following mild traumatic brain injury.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·December 9, 2013·5 min readConcussion Secrets Unveiled in Mice and ManUsing a mouse trauma model, researchers observe specific cells mount an immune response to concussion brain injuries in an attempt to prevent more widespread damage.Read More
