neurological disorders

Scientists recently discovered a 'dancing molecule' that is able to treat mice with spinal cord injury.

Rather than try to get a glimpse into the brain, which is notoriously difficult, a new study shows that signs of Alzheimer’s disease may appear in the blood, which is a lot more accessible.

A group of scientists uncovered a commensal gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila, that can significantly ameliorate ALS symptoms in mice, and also prolong their lifespan. Their results highlight the potential of modulating the gut microbiome to treat…

For those who lose or lack the ability to speak, communication can be slow and painstaking. For example, towards the end of his life famed cosmologist Stephen Hawking communicated solely through the movement of a single cheek muscle as a result of his…

Treatment of neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and stroke, has always been a challenging task, partly due to the existence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The BBB is a border that separates the blood circulation from the surrounding…