All nervous system articles
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NewsImmune molecules play a limited role in ALS progression
New research indicates that immune-related molecules change in motor neurons affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but they do not appear to be major drivers of disease progression.
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NewsCovid-19 virus can damage the retina - even without severe respiratory disease
An experimental study in mice shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection can damage the retinas, with long-term implications for vision.
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NewsFaulty ‘fight or flight’ response drives deadly C. difficile infections
The portion of our nervous systems responsible for the “fight or flight” response can shape the severity of potentially deadly C. difficile infections.