Patient-Derived Stem Cell Model Reveals Astrocytes Protect Nerves in Benign Multiple Sclerosis
In a significant advance for multiple sclerosis research, scientists have developed a “disease-in-a-dish” model that reveals a surprising and crucial…
Category: Neuroscience
Ketamine proves safe and effective for chronic pain treatment
A large, real-world study of patients with chronic pain who failed to respond to other treatments found that a standardized,…
Scientists identify how brain cells miscommunicate in Alzheimer’s
New research is revealing that the cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer’s disease is not just a consequence of plaques and…
Implanted brain pacemaker reduces patient’s stuttering
In a pioneering medical case, researchers have successfully used a deep brain stimulation device, often called a “brain pacemaker,” to…
Understanding Dyslexia Diagnosis: Tests, Brain Differences, and Early Intervention
Dyslexia diagnosis involves a comprehensive evaluation of phonological processing, decoding, and reading fluency to guide targeted interventions and supports
Chronic pain may stem from an underlying immune condition
Chronic pain may stem from a sustained immune dysfunction, with nerves and immune cells in a neuro-immune dialogue that affects more than one in five adults
High-fat low-carb diet improves brain health study finds
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may significantly benefit brain health and counter cognitive decline, particularly for individuals with a genetic predisposition…
Hitting a bullseye in darts requires surprising athletic skill
Darts demand athletic skill backed by biomechanics, neurology, and psychology, with elite players coordinating at least 17 muscle groups for precise throws
New system detects brain tumor mutations during surgery in 25 minutes
A new system can identify genetic mutations in brain tumors in minutes during surgery, a significant advance from the days…
Immersive virtual reality simulates psychedelic visual hallucinations
Researchers are exploring immersive virtual reality to replicate the visual and cognitive effects of psychedelic substances, offering a new frontier…