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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Pain Psychology

·September 6, 2018·4 min read

Does the Brain Really Feel No Pain?

Is the popular claim that the brain feels no pain substantiated? A new paper looks at the accuracy of the belief.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·August 27, 2018·4 min read

Unearthing Secret Tunnels Between the Skull and Brain

A new study sheds light on how immune cells may rush through channels to quickly get to injured brain tissue. Researchers say bone marrow in the skull is more likely to help supply neutrophils to the brain following a stroke.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 18, 2018·2 min read

How a Killer Fungus Unleashes Meningitis and Brain Infections

A 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.

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·April 16, 2018·5 min read

Researchers Watch Brain’s Lining Heal After Head Injury

Researchers watch, in real time, as immune cells help repair the meninges following mild traumatic brain injury.

Image shows a depiction of a brain made up of white neurons.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·November 23, 2016·4 min read

Neuron Producing Stem Cells in Membranes Covering the Brain Discovered

Researchers have discovered neural progenitor cells in the meninges.

Image shows the fossilized dinosaur brain.

Featured Neuroscience Neuroscience Videos Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 28, 2016·5 min read

Fossilized Dinosaur Brain Tissue Identified for the First Time

Researchers have identified the first example of fossilized brain tissue from a dinosaur.

This image shows a contrast enhanced CT scan of the brain, demonstrating the appearance of a Meningioma.

Brain Cancer Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 3, 2014·3 min read

Radiation a Risk Factor for Meningioma Brain Tumors in Young People

Exposure to radiation appears to increase the risk of developing meningioma brain cancer in people under the age of 30, a new study reports.

This MRI scan show the effects of concussion on the brain.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Videos

·December 9, 2013·5 min read

Concussion Secrets Unveiled in Mice and Man

Using a mouse trauma model, researchers observe specific cells mount an immune response to concussion brain injuries in an attempt to prevent more widespread damage.