Getting to the doctor’s office for a check-up can be challenging for someone with a neurological disorder that impairs their movement, such as a stroke. But what if the patient could j... Read more
New light-sensitive protein enables simpler, more powerful optogenetics. Optogenetics, a technology that allows scientists to control brain activity by shining light on neurons, relies on li... Read more
When the doctor gives us medicine, it is often in the shape of a pill. But when it comes to brain diseases, pills are actually an extremely ineffecient way to deliver drugs to the brain, and... Read more
“In this study we pioneered a totally new treatment for stroke, and possibly for all neurological disease” In the latest in a series of experiments testing the use of stem cells to treat neu... Read more
“The cool part about the PoNS is that we’re actually seeing improvements that restore mobility and balance” Kim Kozelichki took a deep breath and began to walk along a hot pink string... Read more
“From this work it appears that cisplatin is a promising lead compound for the rational design of ALS treatments,” A long-used anti-cancer drug could be a starting point to devel... Read more
Wii gaming technology is feasible and safe and is potentially effective in enhancing motor function following a stroke The same technology that has people swinging imaginary rackets and bowl... Read more