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The Puzzle of Neuroinflammation and Chronic Pain - Review.

The Puzzle of Neuroinflammation and Chronic Pain - Review.

For years, researchers exploring chronic pain have focused mainly on neurons, the cells responsible for transmitting pain signals. That may not be the entire truth. Several studies suggest that immune cells in the nervous system, such as microglia and astrocytes, play a significant role. These non-nerve cells can respond to

Soft Robot with human Perception: Sensing Contact and Shape in Real Time

Soft Robot with human Perception: Sensing Contact and Shape in Real Time

Human beings use a complex system that perceives and interacts with their surroundings. Our sensory system not only processes external stimuli but also anticipates the outcomes of our actions, which helps in guiding movements. This concept of anticipation-based perception is well-established in neuroscience but poses challenges when applied to soft

Tracking Plasma Biomarkers in Traumatic Brain Injury - review

Tracking Plasma Biomarkers in Traumatic Brain Injury - review

Traumatic brain injury affects millions of people each year and often results in long-term cognitive, psychiatric, and physical problems. These effects can vary greatly, with some people experiencing a decline years after the injury. However, the long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury are often misunderstood, with many patients receiving vague

Circadian Rhythms: The Sleep Evolution in infants

Circadian Rhythms: The Sleep Evolution in infants

The way infants sleep changes profoundly as they grow, influenced by distinct neuro physiological processes. Sofar, how these mechanisms mature in infants has been unclear. Recent research explores this by modeling infant sleep using a framework originally designed for adults. The study reveals how factors like the body’s drive

A Noninvasive (huge) Leap in Spinal Cord Research

A Noninvasive (huge) Leap in Spinal Cord Research

Understanding the spinal cord’s role in brain-body communication is critical for neuroscience. Considered a simple relay-station, recent studies reveal a hub of complex processing. Insights into the human spinal cord have lagged due to the lack of accessible recording methods. This knowledge gap hinders progress in understanding neurological disorders

Neurodevelopment's Dark Side: Microglial Cannibalism

Neurodevelopment's Dark Side: Microglial Cannibalism

Microglia, the immune cells of the brain, are essential for sculpting neural circuits by clearing away excess neurons and cellular debris during the brain development. Remarkably, new research reveals that microglia not only consume dead or dying neurons but also cannibalize other microglia. This self-devouring cycle results in a form

How Neuronal Thresholds Influence When the First Symptoms Appear in Neurodegenerative Diseases

How Neuronal Thresholds Influence When the First Symptoms Appear in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Parkinson’s Disease is a complex neurological disorder commonly described by its dominant motor issues like tremors and stiffness, accounting for the characteristic Parkinsonian look. But the truth is that Parkinson’s encompasses a much broader range of symptoms. Neurobehavioral changes like depression and anxiety are early-stage non-motor symptoms, while