Blood vessel damage in the spinal cord may play a role in nerve cell loss in spinal muscular atrophy, a new study suggests.

Nearly 30 years ago, researchers began studying the gene Astn1, which encodes the cell adhesion protein astrotactin 1 in mice, and its role in brain development. During this time, they learned a great ...

There is no cognitive benefit from carotid revascularization compared with intensive medical therapy alone in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis. Results from the landmark Carotid ...