When lower motor neurons cannot receive signals from the ... weakness in their hands or feet followed by spreads into other body regions. They may have weakness in the torso muscles and may ...

In order to instantly facilitate these bodily processes, highly specialized sensory and motor neurons (as well as ...

New research shows that the adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits, findings that may point to a new way to treat neurogenerative disorders.

A natural antioxidant found in foods like kale and berries, kaempferol, may help protect nerve cells and shows promise as a ...

“This was the first time we have ever shown that a drug can successfully help motor neurons, the final cell that communicates between the nervous system and muscle, to fire more ...

Scientists at Pennington Biomedical Research Center have gained greater clarity in the brain regions and neurons that control metabolism, body temperature and energy use. Featured in the February ...

SMA patients who can sit see improvements in motor function over 12 months of treatment with DMTs, particularly in fine motor ...

The first paper is titled “Proliferation history and transcription factor levels drive direct conversation to motor neurons.” The second paper is titled “Compact transcription factor ...

Edaravone may exert its neuroprotective effects in ALS by also correcting the abnormal localization of TDP-43, a key ...

New research shows that the adult brain can generate new neurons that integrate into key motor circuits. The findings ...