A computer-aided network shows how ion channels in the membrane of neurons are able to…
Browsing: Neurology
Neurology is the branch of medicine and science focused on the study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. It investigates how the nervous system functions, how it controls the body, and what happens when it malfunctions due to injury, disease, or genetic conditions. Neurologists study disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, stroke, and multiple sclerosis, aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This page features the latest research in neurology, offering insights into brain function, neural disorders, and cutting-edge therapies that are shaping the future of brain and nervous system health.
New research has shown how an unusual gene is needed for brain development in young…
Scientists have identified several genes that when mutated can cause children to be born with…
Searching the entire genome, a Yale research team has identified a gene that when eliminated…
Myelin acts as insulation for millions of brain cells, allowing for swift and efficient transmission…
Scientists have known for about five years that mutations in the gene TREM2 increase a…
A neural circuit mechanism involved in preserving the specificity of memories has been identified by…
Catching a bouncing ball or hitting a ball with a racket requires estimating when the…
Our brains are bombarded with information about events around us, but we only become conscious…
Researchers have found that excess levels of calcium in brain cells may lead to the…
A small group of cells in the brain can have a big effect on seizures…
Fragile X syndrome is the most frequent cause of intellectual disability in males, affecting one…
Neurons are the star of the show in brain science, but MIT researchers believe they…
Our daily lives include hundreds of routine habits. Brushing our teeth, driving to work, or…
MIT neuroscientists have uncovered a cellular pathway that allows specific synapses to become stronger during…
“Nature and nurture is a convenient jingle of words, for it separates under two distinct…
A new study by a team of University of Pennsylvania neuroscientists shows that precisely timed…
MIT neuroscientists have found evidence that the brain’s ability to control what it’s thinking about…