MeSH tree: A11.284.149
During fetal development, the human brain generates an excess of neurons, most of which are eliminated shortly before and after birth. New research from Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital suggests that ...
Oct 28, 2026
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Researchers at Upstate Medical University have identified a key mechanism that helps determine the length of myelin, the protective coating that surrounds many nerve fibers and allows signals to travel efficiently through ...
Oct 3, 2026
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Researchers have developed 3D "mini-brains" they hope will help speed up the search for much-needed drug treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune condition affecting almost 3 million people worldwide. Their research ...
Oct 1, 2026
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The epithelium, a layer of cells that forms a protective barrier between the body and the outside world, was the first organized tissue to evolve. Epithelial cells lining our airways are mainly seen as a structural barrier, ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Myelin, the insulating sheath around nerve fibers, is essential for fast, healthy signaling in the brain. Its patterns vary widely across brain regions. Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have developed a computer ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Researchers at Sunnybrook Research Institute and the University of Toronto, led by Isabelle Aubert, Ph.D., have published results of a preclinical study examining focused ultrasound's potential to stimulate the production ...
Sep 23, 2026
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A groundbreaking discovery at the University of Missouri could help older adults maintain the muscle strength they need to stay active and independent, whether that means safely crossing the street or playing with their grandchildren.
Sep 22, 2026
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New UNSW research published in Translational Psychiatry shows a gut supplement can repair opioid-related damage in rat pups, raising hopes for a future treatment for babies exposed to opioids in the womb.
Sep 16, 2026
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Chronic pain is one of medicine's most stubborn puzzles. A sprained back, a surgical incision or a pinched nerve heals—and yet, for millions of people, the pain never fully goes away. Why some injuries fade into memory while ...
Sep 3, 2026
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Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that, in preclinical models of colorectal cancer, tumors can start damaging peripheral nerves before chemotherapy begins. These findings suggest tumor-related ...
Aug 20, 2026
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