Objective Whether concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children causes persistent symptoms more than in children with mild extracranial injuries remains unclear. This study examined the ...

Peripheral nerve injuries, often caused by traumatic events such as car accidents, falls or battlefield injuries, can leave patients with long-term weakness, numbness or loss of function. Despite ...

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a molecular switch in neurons that limits the regrowth of damaged axonal fibers. The findings, published in the journal ...

Damage to the body's peripheral nerves can cause pain and movement disorders. Researchers have recently investigated how damaged nerves can regenerate better. They found that fat tissue strongly ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. Billions of nerve cells send signals coursing through our bodies, serving as conduits ...

Axonal regeneration: A balancing act. Following injury, neurons must navigate the trade-off between stress coping and regenerative growth. The transcription factor AhR acts as a molecular sensor, ...