In a paper published today in Nature Communications, Dr. Marco Capogrosso, assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School… Read more
Category: neurology
Before non-invasive brain stimulation becomes widespread, rigorous experiments are needed, researchers say
Despite what enthusiasts might say, we can’t rush into using new brain stimulation technologies to cure diseases and treat pain until we fully understand how… Read more
Scratching a scientific itch: Pitt scientists untangle the mysterious intricacies of itchiness
Remember that tingling sensation after your leg brushes up against a poison ivy plant? University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine neurobiologists are one step closer… Read more
Pitt to Study Brain’s ‘Security Fence’ Breakdown and Alzheimer’s
Neurobiologists at the University of Pittsburgh Brain Institute were awarded a four-year, $2.6 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to… Read more
UPMC Children’s Leads Consortium to Identify Neurological Side Effects of COVID-19 in Kids
A rare but concerning link has been discovered between COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a delayed immune system overreaction that can be… Read more