New insights into how the blood-brain barrier safeguards the brain
By decoding the blood-brain barrier’s intricate structure and function, researchers are paving the way for new therapies that…
Food insecurity and loneliness linked to higher risk of chronic pain after surgery
People who experience food insecurity or loneliness are much more likely to develop chronic pain after surgery, according…
Repeated sampling offers insight into glioblastoma therapy response
A multi-institutional study from the Accelerating GBM Therapies Through Serial Biopsies TeamLab, led by investigators from the Mass…
The neurological complexity of Mamba snake venoms uncovered
A breakthrough study at The University of Queensland has discovered a hidden dangerous feature in the Black Mamba…
AI tool accurately distinguishes between glioblastoma and primary central nervous system lymphoma
A Harvard Medical School–led research team has developed an AI tool that can reliably tell apart two look-alike…
Scientists uncover 53 genetic clues that shape math ability beyond IQ
An exciting new study reveals the hidden genetic architecture of quantitative ability, showing how brain wiring and signaling…
Early B cell response prevents Oropouche virus from reaching the brain
Research conducted on mice has identified that the rapid response of a specific type of defense cell is…
Mapping the evolutionary trajectory of meningiomas at single-cell resolution
Meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumors, accounting for nearly one-third of all central nervous system (CNS)…
Researchers develop novel exosome-based therapeutic agent for treating traumatic CNS injuries
Traumatic injuries of the central nervous system (CNS)-such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and traumatic spinal cord injury…
Scientists discover molecular brake that halts brain cell repair in multiple sclerosis
A team of scientists led by the Institute for Glial Sciences (IGS) at Case Western Reserve University’s School…
How a single gene reshapes pain perception through polyamine signaling
A breakthrough discovery reveals how the SLC45A4 gene fine-tunes polyamine transport in sensory neurons, reshaping our understanding of…
Hypothalamic neurons help maintain blood sugar during daily activities
The brain controls the release of glucose in a wide range of stressful circumstances, including fasting and low…