» Researchers grow 400+ brain cell types—a leap for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research
12/07/25 08:45 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
Scientists at ETH Zurich have broken new ground by generating over 400 types of nerve cells from stem cells in the lab, far surpassing previous efforts that produced only a few dozen. By systematically experimenting with combinations of ...

» This tiny brain molecule could hold the key to learning, memory—and Alzheimer’s treatment
12/07/25 08:18 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
A team of researchers has discovered that a protein called cypin plays a powerful role in helping brain cells connect and communicate, which is crucial for learning and memory. By uncovering how cypin tags certain proteins at synapses an...

» How a hidden brain circuit fuels fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD
11/07/25 03:37 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
What if your brain is the reason some pain feels unbearable? Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered a hidden brain circuit that gives pain its emotional punch—essentially transforming ordinary discomfort into lasting misery. Th...

» Parkinson’s reversal? One drug brings dying brain cells back to life
04/07/25 03:44 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key brain cells, restoring vital dopamine communication and neuroprotective signals in a mouse model of genetic Parkins...

» USC's new AI implant promises drug-free relief for chronic pain
24/06/25 06:38 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
A groundbreaking wireless implant promises real-time, personalized pain relief using AI and ultrasound power no batteries, no wires, and no opioids. Designed by USC and UCLA engineers, it reads brain signals, adapts on the fly, and bends...

» Brain-computer interface restores real-time speech in ALS patient
12/06/25 12:13 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
A team at UC Davis has made a major leap in neurotechnology, enabling a man with ALS to speak again through a brain-computer interface that converts thoughts into speech in real time. Unlike prior systems that translated neural signals i...

» The hunger switch in your nose: How smells tell your brain to stop eating
12/06/25 07:15 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
A team of scientists has discovered a direct link between the smell of food and feelings of fullness at least in lean mice. This brain circuit, located in the medial septum and triggered by food odors, helps animals eat less by making th...

» Scientists found the brain glitch that makes you think you’re still hungry
11/06/25 12:41 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
A team of scientists has identified specialized neurons in the brain that store "meal memories" detailed recollections of when and what we eat. These engrams, found in the ventral hippocampus, help regulate eating behavior by communicati...

» Brain training game offers new hope for drug-free pain management
02/06/25 19:53 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
A trial of an interactive game that trains people to alter their brain waves has shown promise as a treatment for nerve pain -- offering hope for a new generation of drug-free treatments.

» Newly identified group of nerve cells in the brain regulates bodyweight
28/05/25 17:22 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
Obesity is a global health problem that affects many people. In recent years, very promising anti-obesity drugs have been developed. Despite these successes, there are patients who do not respond to these drugs or suffer from side effect...

» A switchboard with precision: How the brain licenses movements
28/05/25 17:16 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
Neurons deep in the brain not only help to initiate movement -- they also actively suppress it, and with astonishing precision. The findings are especially relevant for better understanding neurological disorders such as Parkinson's dise...

» Overlooked cells might explain the human brain's huge storage capacity
27/05/25 22:09 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
Researchers have a new hypothesis for how brain cells called astrocytes might contribute to memory storage in the brain. Their model, known as dense associative memory, would help explain the brain's massive storage capacity.

» Clinical trial shows improvements for spinal cord injuries
21/05/25 16:41 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
Researchers demonstrated unprecedented rates of recovery for spinal cord injuries. Individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury safely received a combination of stimulation of a nerve in the neck with progressive, individualized rehabi...

» How serious is your brain injury? New criteria will reveal more
20/05/25 22:38 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
Trauma centers nationwide will begin to test a new approach for assessing traumatic brain injury (TBI) that is expected to lead to more accurate diagnoses and more appropriate treatment and follow-up for patients. The new framework expan...

» New research on ALS opens up for early treatment
20/05/25 20:21 from ScienceDaily: Brain Injury News
Using the gene scissors CRISPR and stem cells, researchers have managed to identify a common denominator for different gene mutations that all cause the neurological disease ALS. The research shows that ALS-linked dysfunction occurs in t...