When Shelley wrote Frankenstein in 1818, anatomy was a science on the edge of revelation and respectability. Public ...

The frontal lobe helps with thinking, planning, memory, and self-control. To keep your frontal lobe healthy, do puzzles, exercise, and learn new things. Avoid head injuries and don't smoke or drink ...

A lab develops brain wave decoder that may help in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. When a person sustains an injury to the spinal cord, the normal communication between the brain and the spinal ...

“Grey’s Anatomy” star Kate Walsh is opening up about a health scare she faced years ago. During a recent appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the 57-year-old actress recalled being diagnosed with ...

ABSTRACT: One serious lesion to the central nervous system is spinal cord injury (SCI). Due to its intricate pathophysiological mechanisms and the irreparability of nerve cells, conventional ...

A novel way to reverse paralysis. Researchers at the Swiss Federal Technology Institute call it a major milestone in the treatment of spinal cord injuries. By applying deep brain stimulation to the ...

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The spinal cord is a vital structure that connects your brain to the rest of your body. It extends from the lower part of the brain down to your lower back. The spinal cord relays information to your ...

Tesla and Space X founder Elon Musk recently announced that a second human has received a Neuralink cybernetic implant. Musk, the founder of the brain-computer company, Neuralink Corp., spoke about ...

Spinal meningitis, more commonly known as meningitis, is inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is a serious and potentially life threatening condition.