nervous system

·June 11, 2020

COVID-19 threatens the entire nervous system

Roughly 50% of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 experience neurological symptoms including headaches, dizziness, smell and taste disorders, and stroke, a new study reports. Coronavirus may affect the entire nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and muscles. Neurological symptoms of COVID-19 may appear before the fever and cough commonly associated with infection. Read More

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·November 2, 2019

Emotional trauma and fear most likely cause of ‘Havana Syndrome’

Study reports the mysterious symptoms suffered by diplomats in Havana during 2016 and 2017 may have been caused by emotional trauma and fear. The authors claim Havana Syndrome is akin to "shell shock" symptoms, associated with war trauma. Read More

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·September 13, 2019

Discovery concerning the nervous system overturns a previous theory

Rather than having an equal chance of survival, cell death appears to be controlled by a mechanism that filters our the less fit cells. Read More

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·August 25, 2019

The macabre world of mind-controlling parasites

Understanding how parasites 'hack' the brains of their hosts may provide new insights into decision making and behavior. Read More

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·August 6, 2019

Looking to the body to better understand the brain

From researching the microbiome and immune system to nociception, scientists are looking beyond the nervous system to gain a better understanding of neurological and mental health disorders. Read More

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·June 6, 2019

Study shows how the nervous system can transmit information across multiple generations

Neural small RNAs regulate germline genes to control behavior transgenerationally in nematodes. Read More

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·November 1, 2018

RNA Changes Aid Memory and Learning Process

The most common messenger RNA modification in mammals helps coordinate nerve cell response to memory inducting stimulus, a new study reveals. Read More

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·August 27, 2018

Possible New Ways to Regenerate Myelin

Researchers successfully used a synthetic compound to stimulate a receptor pathway to promote remyelination in the brain. The technique may have significant beneficial implications for treating multiple sclerosis, researchers say. Read More

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·March 4, 2018

Nervous System Puts the Brakes on Inflammation

A new study reveals ILC2 cells in the nervous system can halt immune response to infections that cause inflammation. Read More

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·January 28, 2018

Stem Cells that Build a Fly’s Nervous System Discovered

A new study sheds light on key aspects of nervous system development. Read More

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·November 24, 2017

Stress in Pregnancy Linked to Changes in Infant’s Nervous System and Psychological Well Being

UCSF researchers report maternal stress could impact the development of a child's parasympathetic nervous system, both in utero and after birth. Additionally, children whose mothers were stressed during pregnancy smile less, are less engaged and have a diminished ability to regulate emotions. Read More