Starfish, also known as sea stars, are equipped with an almost alien-like anatomy. Despite lacking a brain, blood, and ...

BACKGROUND: The disruption of the blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a central pathogenic event in many central nervous system disorders. However, the mechanisms regulating BBB function remain incompletely ...

In regenerative medicine, macrophages and stem cells play pivotal roles in repairing central nervous system (CNS) injuries. These cells are instrumental due ...

Emerging research has provided fresh evidence regarding the role of viral infection in the development of multiple sclerosis.

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Your endocrine system regulates many bodily functions, from ...

Heart attacks are often thought of as a plumbing issue, the result of a blockage preventing blood from flowing through one of ...

The field of network physiology is increasingly focused on understanding how complex cell interactions within the central ...

Spinal muscular atrophy affects the development of the nervous system more profoundly than was previously thought, a new study suggests.

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are developing an immune-stimulating wafer to be used after brain tumour surgery, ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered that an immunosuppressive drug affects microglia, the resident immune ...

There is a new hope for people with spinal cord injuries. Doctors are using an experimental, easy to deliver drug, with ...

(CNN) — Many people approach fitness with the same assumption: If they just train harder, stay consistent and push through discomfort, results will follow. But for countless exercisers, effort isn’t ...