FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 4, 2020Spina bifida surgery before birth restores brain structurePerforming in utero surgery on babies to repair spina bifida related defects between 23 and 26 weeks of gestation triggered the restoration of normal brain structure. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 4, 2020Five amazing facts about your brainDo you know how many milliliters of blood is delivered to the brain per heartbeat, or whether you experience pain during brain surgery? Researchers explore five things you probably didn't know about the human brain. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 5, 2019Nerve transfer surgery restores hand function and elbow extension in 13 young adults with complete paralysisA novel surgical technique that connects functioning nerves with injured nerves helps restore function to paralyzed muscles. Following surgery, 13 young adults with tetraplegia now have restored hand and elbow function, allowing them to feed themselves, hold a drink and write. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 15, 2019Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgeryResearchers have developed a new method, using diathermy smoke, to distinguish between malignant tumor tissue and healthy tissue during surgery. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencevisual neuroscience·June 4, 2019Brains of children with epilepsy able to re-map after surgery to retain visual perceptionFollowing surgery, the brains of children with epilepsy are able to remap and compensate for damaged areas of the visual cortex. The findings shed light on brain plasticity. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 19, 2019Brain network activity can improve in epilepsy patients after surgeryFunctional connectivity problems associated with temporal lobe epilepsy appear to improve after surgery. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 10, 2019New brain tumor imaging technique uses protein found in scorpion venomA synthetic, non-toxic form of scorpion venom helps illuminate brain tumors when stimulated by a near-infrared laser. A clinical trial of the agent showed it to be safe for use in brain cancer patients. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 26, 2019Hip Fractures May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s in Older PeopleResearchers report they have identified biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in spinal fluid samples of a significant number of older patients hospitalized as a result of hip fractures. The study suggests neural alterations that lead to poor balance in older people may signify an increased risk of falls that result in hip fractures, and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers suggest the hip fracture, therefore, may serve as an early sign of Alzheimer's in older patients. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 4, 2019Laughter May Be the Best Medicine…For Brain SurgeryStimulating the cingulum bundle during neurosurgery where people are awake results in immediate laughter, followed by a sense of calm and happiness in patients, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2019Gene Therapy Promotes Nerve RegenerationA new study reveals gene therapy in combination with neurosurgery can help to improve the rate of survival and promote regeneration of nerve fibers. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 14, 2019Pioneering Surgery Restores Movement in Children Paralyzed by Acute Flaccid MyelitisResearchers have developed a new and innovative surgery that involves the transfer of nerves to help restore movement to children suffering paralysis as a result of contracting AFM. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosneurotechRobotics·January 11, 2019Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint AccuracyResearchers have created a new system which allows two robotic arms to semi-autonomously drill holes into individual vertebrae. The robosurgery technique will improve accuracy and safety for spinal surgeries. Read More
