Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain – a neurologist explains what happens when this protective liquid gets out of balance

Cerebrospinal fluid can sometimes leak or collect in the brain without an identifiable cause, leading to symptoms that can be difficult to diagnose.

Danielle Wilhour, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
May 28, 2025 ~10 min

Fluid keeps your brain from crushing itself and shields your spine from shock – a neurologist explains what happens when it stops working

Cerebrospinal fluid can sometimes leak or collect in the brain without an identifiable cause, leading to symptoms that can be difficult to diagnose.

Danielle Wilhour, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Aug. 14, 2024 ~9 min


Opioid receptors play surprising role in gut development

A study challenges conventional understanding of opioid receptors, shedding light on their importance beyond pain management and addiction.

Marcy DeLuna-Rice • futurity
May 31, 2024 ~5 min

‘Wraparound’ implants represent new approach to treating spinal cord injuries

A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries, which can cause

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 8, 2024 ~7 min

Robotic nerve ‘cuffs’ could help treat a range of neurological conditions

Researchers have developed tiny, flexible devices that can wrap around individual nerve fibres without damaging them.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 26, 2024 ~5 min

Climate change is altering animal brains and behavior − a neuroscientist explains how

Rapidly changing temperatures and sensory environments are challenging the nervous systems of many species. Animals will be forced to evolve to survive.

Sean O'Donnell, Professor of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science and Biology, Drexel University • conversation
Nov. 13, 2023 ~7 min

An itching paradox – a molecule that triggers the urge to scratch also turns down inflammation in the skin

Itch-sensing neurons in your skin are intertwined with your immune cells. Counterintuitively, the molecule that connects them triggers responses that both worsen and improve skin conditions.

Marlys Fassett, Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
Oct. 13, 2023 ~7 min

Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars

Space can damage everything from your cardiovascular and nervous systems to your mental health – long voyages can feel isolating for many.

Rachael Seidler, Professor of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, University of Florida • conversation
Sept. 19, 2023 ~8 min


Do mushrooms really use language to talk to each other? A fungi expert investigates

New research has found what may be language in electrical impulses transmitted between mushrooms.

Katie Field, Professor in Plant-Soil Processes, University of Sheffield • conversation
April 14, 2022 ~8 min

Even mild cases of COVID-19 can leave a mark on the brain, such as reductions in gray matter – a neuroscientist explains emerging research

New research offers insights into the brain after COVID-19 that may have implications for our understanding of long COVID-19 and how the disease affects our senses of taste and smell.

Jessica Bernard, Associate Professor, Texas A&M University • conversation
March 7, 2022 ~9 min

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