Press Releases | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Press Releases | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Fruit fly mating driven by a tweak in specific brain circuit

Monday, July 16, 2018

NIH-funded study suggests that slight changes in a brain’s wiring can greatly change behavior

Even a shark’s electrical “sixth sense” may be tuned to attack

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

NIH-funded study illustrates how evolution may shape the senses

Self-tuning brain implant could help treat patients with Parkinson’s disease

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

NIH BRAIN Initiative-funded research a key first step to improving deep brain stimulation

Study reveals gaps in follow-up care after concussion

Friday, May 25, 2018

New members appointed to National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Three distinguished individuals from the neuroscience community have been selected to serve on the National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council, the principal advisory body to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of He

International study suggests combination therapy may prevent stroke in certain people

Thursday, May 17, 2018

NIH-funded trial finds lower rate of secondary stroke but small risk of bleeding   

Scientists uncover brain circuits behind putting up a fight or freezing in place

Thursday, May 10, 2018

NIH-funded study may provide clues to disorders including anxiety and phobias

Scientists discover roadblocks that stop brain white matter healing

Monday, May 7, 2018

NIH-funded study identifies molecule that may prevent repair

NIH scientists watch the brain’s lining heal after a head injury

Monday, April 16, 2018

Study provides insights into the immune system’s role in recovery after concussion in mice