Oral spray containing two compounds derived from the cannabis plant reduced spasticity compared with placebo in patients already taking anti-spasticity […]
Brain-computer interface enables people with paralysis to control tablet devices
Tablets and other mobile computing devices are part of everyday life, but using them can be difficult for people with […]
Sequential imaging of Zika-exposed fetuses reveals most have normal brain development: Severe congenital brain abnormalities seen in a small number of Zika-affected pregnancies
Ultrasound (US) imaging performed during pregnancy and after childbirth revealed most Zika-related brain abnormalities experienced by infants exposed to the […]
Automated detection of sleep states from olfactory brain waves: An algorithm based on olfactory bulb brain activity can distinguish awake, REM, and non-REM sleep states in mice
Scientists have developed a completely automated technique for real-time detection of sleep/wake states in freely moving mice. Conducted by Karim […]
Brain structure could influence behavior
New research focusing on how brain structure may impact brain activity and ultimately human behavior could one day lead to […]
Mind’s quality control center found in long-ignored brain area: Cerebellum checks and corrects thoughts, movement
The cerebellum can’t get no respect. Located inconveniently on the underside of the brain and initially thought to be limited […]
Nerve-on-a-chip platform makes neuroprosthetics more effective
Neuroprosthetics — implants containing multi-contact electrodes that can substitute certain nerve functionalities — have the potential to work wonders. They […]
Would you zap your brain to improve your memory? Scientists study attitudes toward brain stimulation
Using a few wires and sponges, in ordinary homes around the world, people are trying to hack their own minds. […]
Stem cell proliferation is controlled directly by nervous system, scientists find
Somatic stem cells are microscopic workhorses, constantly regenerating cells throughout the body: skin and the lining of the intestine, for […]
Pain disruption therapy treats source of chronic back pain: Dorsal root ganglion stimulation provides long-term relief, research shows
People with treatment-resistant back pain may get significant and lasting relief with dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation therapy, an innovative […]