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·April 30, 2020·2 min read

A potential treatment for chronic pain

A newly developed peptide called Tat-P4-(C5)2 is targets and only affects nerve changes that pose a problem resulting in chronic pain. Previous studies have also shown the peptide can also reduce addiction.

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·May 14, 2019·4 min read

Common antibiotic may increase nerve damage and peripheral neuropathy risk

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as Levofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin, appear to increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy by 47%. However, there is no significant increased risk of developing neuropathy associated with amoxicillin use.

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·May 4, 2019·2 min read

Da Vinci’s hand impairment caused by nerve damage, not stroke

Traumatic damage to the right upper arm, resulting in ulnar palsy, and not a stroke, may have been the reason for da Vinci's impaired painting skills later in life, researchers speculate.

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·August 14, 2013·4 min read

How Neurons Get Wired

A new study reveals a previously unknown mechanism which establishes polarity in developing neurons. The findings could help to develop new therapies for spinal injuries and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·April 23, 2015·4 min read

Major Pathway Identified in Nerve Cell Death Offers Hope for Therapies

Researchers report they have identified a pathway implicated in the death of nerve cells.

The image shows neuron growth when the axons targeted the mRNA. The caption best describes the image.

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·March 22, 2013·3 min read

Making Axons Branch and Grow to Help Nerve Regeneration After Injury

New research points to molecules which help axons to branch and grow. The study could assist in finding new treatments for nerve regeneration after injury.