Brain implants allow us to move and talk. But they could also be hacked
The human brain is remarkably complex, with trillions of connections that control how you move, think and feel.
May 18, 2026
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Nervous System Diseases: News and Research on Spinal Cord Diseases
MeSH tree: C10.228.854
ALS is driven by a domino‑like chain reaction that begins in nerve cells, research reveals
Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, live an average of only three years after symptoms begin, though some can survive closer to 10 years. What drives these differences in survival has ...
May 14, 2026
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Ted Turner's brain disease more common than previously thought, review finds
The degenerative brain disease that claimed CNN founder Ted Turner's life is likely more common than other rare but well-known neurological diseases, a new evidence review says.
May 13, 2026
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Research into Friedreich's ataxia reveals how DNA folding can silence a key gene
Researchers have uncovered a fundamental rule that governs how genes are physically arranged inside the cell nucleus, and how disruptions to that organization can contribute to human disease.
May 12, 2026
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Antibody spurs nerve fiber regrowth following spinal cord injury
An international research group has demonstrated that the antibody NG101 promotes the regeneration of damaged spinal cord tissue. Now, under the leadership of scientists at the University of Zurich and Balgrist University ...
May 12, 2026
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Reconnecting body and brain: Europe's breakthrough in reversing paralysis
Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains one of the most devastating neurological conditions, severing communication between the brain and the body and leaving millions worldwide with permanent paralysis. Despite decades of research, ...
May 11, 2026
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Specialized RNA molecules could counter ALS neurodegeneration
Misshapen proteins cause a mess of trouble—particularly in neurodegenerative diseases. But a new study suggests it's possible that giving them a little bit of extra support could keep them working correctly, and even reverse ...
May 8, 2026
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Nerve-sprouting therapy boosts coordinated walking across spinal cord injury severities in mice
Spinal cord injuries typically result in permanent paralysis and loss of sensation, posing significant challenges for those affected and the health care system. In most cases, spinal cord injuries are contusion injuries, ...
May 7, 2026
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Glial cells reveal why some ALS cases progress slowly over decades
The core facilities of the Cibio Department of the University of Trento have all taken part in a study on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to better understand the molecular mechanisms of slow-progressing cases. The study ...
May 5, 2026
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ALS may stem partly from failed protein cleanup in motor neurons
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes the progressive loss of motor neurons, which in most cases leads to respiratory failure within three to five years after diagnosis. In this context, ...
Apr 30, 2026
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