The human brain can do many amazing things, but self-repair is not one of its repertoire of abilities. Once neurons die—from ...

A research team from the University of Cologne has shown how zebrafish can rebuild their nerve pathways and restore their ...

New research has shown how zebrafish can rebuild nerve pathways and restore locomotor function after spinal injury.

Parkinson’s is the most common motor disorder affecting almost 10 million people worldwide. Here are some strategies to slow ...

While there’s no cure, there are some ways to put the brakes on this progressive disease. First: exercise! People with early ...

An electronic retinal implant has improved vision in people with age-related macular degeneration—but it isn’t a full ...

Many people still drink coffee late in the afternoon–and later wonder why they can’t relax in bed. The disruptive influence ...

Dementia is one of the most feared diseases among the elderly, typically developing gradually as people age. A study has ...

Stem cells, which drive regeneration, require a microenvironment in tissue called a niche, but not so much in this ...

In the lab, Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist Minhyeok Chang and colleagues identified tiny tubular bridges in the ...