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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.

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Featured Neuroscience

·November 7, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Identify Clue to Regrowing Nerve Cells

Researchers have identified a chain reaction which triggers the regrowth of some damaged nerve cell branches. The finding could someday help improve treatments for nerve injuries which can cause loss of sensation or paralysis.

this image shows the tender points associated with fibromyalgia.

Featured Neurology

·July 30, 2013·3 min read

Study Finds Evidence of Nerve Damage in Around Half of Fibromyalgia Patients

Researchers find about half of a small group of patients with fibromyalgia have damage to nerve fibers in their skin and other evidence of SFPN.

This flow chart shows how fish oil helps reduce chronic pain.

Featured Neurology

·July 17, 2013·2 min read

Uncovering a Healthier Remedy for Chronic Pain

A new study suggests a natural derivative found in fish oil has potential for treating chronic pain and neuropathy.

The image is a diagram of the nervous system. The Peripheral nervous system is outlined in blue.

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·May 28, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Uncover Key to Development of Peripheral Nervous System

Researchers uncover a key to the development of the peripheral nervous system, providing new hope to patients suffering from hereditary neuropathy.

The image shows a cross section slice of a NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 2 Bilateral schwannomas from a patient.

Featured Neurology

·March 5, 2013·2 min read

Research Leads to Better Understanding of Peripheral Neuropathy

Researchers identify the role of the tumor suppressor Merlin in regulating the integrity of axons. Damage to the axons may result in peripheral neuropathy.