A new study reveals how Schwann cells in the PNS degrade myelin following nerve injury. Read More
A new study links spending time in nature with better health and enhanced functioning of the immune system. Read More
According to researchers, people with pre-existing asthma who experience occasional migraines are at risk of developing chronic migraines. Read More
According to a new study, the heart rate during sleep in children with epilepsy is significantly slower than in those without the condition. Read More
A new study reports some aspects of autism spectrum disorders are linked to defects in how peripheral nerves communicate sensory information to the brain. Read More
Researchers have identified a mechanism that appears to be responsible for a rare form of pediatric neuropathy. Read More
Study reports it may be possible to fine tune molecular signals to insure peripheral nerves are correctly insulated and function properly. Read More
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
In response to injury, microglia cross the spinal boundary from the central nervous system to the peripheral nervous system. While in the PNS, microglia provide the function of clearing cellular debris at the point of injury, then return to the CNS in an altered state. Researchers propose this could account for some damage associated with neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
Schwann cells are much more prolific in generating myelin than previously believed. Knocking out the fbxw7 gene in mouse models, researchers discovered individual Schwann cells began to spread myelin across many axons. Read More
Lewy body disorders, including Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, comprise of two distinct subtypes. One subtype originates in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) of the gut and spreads to the brain. The other originates in the brain, or enters the brain via the olfactory system, before spreading to the brainstem and PNS. Read More
Researchers have traced neural pathways that connect the brain to the gut. The findings provide a biological mechanism that explains how stress can cause ulcers. Read More
