Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive motor neuron disease that affects roughly about 18,000 Americans. It begins with muscle weakness, usually on only one side of the body. The ...

Volume electron microscopy reveals a novel cellular process that is critical for healthy brain development, with implications ...

Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is essential for nutrient absorption, including B12. Incorporate probiotic-rich foods ...

Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is a progressive degenerative motor neuron disease. PLS affects the nerve cells in the body that control voluntary movement of muscles, called motor neurons. Over time, ...

A new study published in Nature Neuroscience has uncovered an important role for a specific type of brain cell, called ...

We often only realize how important our sense of smell is when it is no longer there: food hardly tastes good, or we no ...

Microglia, the primary immune cells in the central nervous system, play a critical role in regulating neuronal function and fate through their interaction with neurons. Despite extensive research, the ...