The ependymal cells lining the lateral ventricles are not stem cells, but a study now shows that they can be activated to generate neuroblasts in a stroke model, and mature olfactory bulb neurons when ...

Hydrocephalus poses a significant threat to the pediatric population, with a prevalence of approximately 6 per 10,000 and a neonatal mortality rate of 13% pre-hospital discharge (Wright et al., 2016).

Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains one of the most devastating medical conditions, severely impacting quality of life and often leading to permanent disability. The central nervous system (CNS) has a ...

Cryo-EM has solved yet another molecular riddle. In the September 6 Acta Neuropathologica, scientists led by Bernardino Ghetti, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, reported that ...

Phase II study of ginkgo biloba in irradiated brain tumor survivors: Effects on quality of life (QOL), mood, and cognitive function. Background: Ependymomas are rare tumors of the brain and spinal ...