Neuroscience

Sex differences examined for mechanism of migraine-stroke link

(HealthDay)—Possible sex differences are suggested in the pathophysiology underlying the migraine-stroke association, which do not appear to be related to conventional cardiovascular risk factors, according to research ...

Neuroscience

Cleaning the brain after ischemic stroke

It's clear that taking out the trash is an essential process in maintaining a clean and tidy home. But did you know that your body has a similar process for waste removal in which damaged cells are "thrown out"? A research ...

Genetics

New genes identified for fibromuscular dysplasia

Three new genetic variants that regulate gene expression in the arteries are connected to fibromuscular dysplasia, an arterial disease that can cause dangerous consequences for the heart and vessels, according to a new study.

Neuroscience

Ways to enhance neurolysin activity in the brain

Ischemic stroke, the second leading cause of death worldwide, occurs when a vessel to the brain is blocked, reducing blood flow to the brain and depriving it of critical supplies of oxygen and nutrients. This process leads ...

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