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Do Salamanders' Immune Systems Hold the Key to Regeneration?
Salamanders' immune systems
are key to their remarkable
ability to regrow limbs, and
could also underpin their
ability to regenerate spinal
cords, brain tissue and even ... > full story
Fishing for Memories: How Long-Term Memories Are Processed to Guide Behavior
In our interaction with our
environment we constantly
refer to past experiences
stored as memories to guide
behavioral decisions. But
... > full story
Brain Rewires Itself After Damage or Injury, Life Scientists Discover
The brain forms complex new
circuits after damage to
compensate for lost
function, often far from the
damaged region, life
... > full story
Repeat Brain Injury Raises Soldiers' Suicide Risk
Suicide risk is higher among
military personnel with more
lifetime TBIs, even after
controlling for clinical
symptom severity. Results of
the study show that multiple
... > full story
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Far-Reaching, Microvascular Damage Found in Uninjured Side of Brain After Stroke
May 20, 2013 — An animal-model study finds far-reaching microvascular damage in the uninjured side of the brain after a stroke. The findings suggest repair of the protective blood-brain barrier may help prevent ... > full story -
For Combat Veterans Suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, 'Fear Circuitry' in the Brain Never Rests
May 18, 2013 — Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain regions associated with fear and anxiety. Previous imaging studies of people with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, have shown that these ... > full story -
New Approach to Improving Treatment for MS and Other Conditions
May 17, 2013 — Working with lab mice models of multiple sclerosis (MS), scientists have detected a novel molecular target for the design of drugs that could be safer and more effective than current FDA-approved ... > full story -
Physicist's Tool Has Potential for Brain Mapping
May 16, 2013 — Physicists are developing a new tool that uses low-energy near-infrared light and fiber optics for optogenetic stimulation of cells. He believes it will be a useful tool for mapping physical and ... > full story -
Researchers Shocked by New Statistics on Head Injuries Among People Who Are Homeless
May 16, 2013 — Men who are heavy drinkers and homeless for long periods of time have 400 times the number of head injuries as the general population, according to a new study by researchers who said they were ... > full story -
Brain Frontal Lobes Not Sole Center of Human Intelligence, Comparative Research Suggests
May 13, 2013 — Human intelligence cannot be explained by the size of the brain's frontal lobes, say researchers. Research into the comparative size of the frontal lobes in humans and other species has determined ... > full story -
Dynamic Behavior of Progenitor Cells in Brain Discovered
May 9, 2013 — By monitoring the behavior of a class of cells in the brains of living mice, neuroscientists have discovered that these cells remain highly dynamic in the adult brain, where they transform into cells ... > full story -
Missing Link in Signals Contributes to Neurodegeneration
May 8, 2013 — In many neurodegenerative diseases the neurons of the brain are over-stimulated and this leads to their destruction. After many failed attempts and much scepticism this process was finally shown last ... > full story -
Weeks After Stroke, Some Patients Develop Chronic, Debilitating Pain
May 8, 2013 — Nearly 1 in 10 stroke patients suffer chronic and debilitating pain, typically described as sharp, stabbing or burning. It is treatable with medications and magnetic or electrical stimulation of the ... > full story -
High School Athletes Say Concussions Won't Sideline Them
May 6, 2013 — Many high school football players say it's OK to play with a concussion even though they know they are at risk of serious injury, according to a new ... > full story
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