Itch is a socially contagious sensation that is familiar to all – but which nerve cells are involved in conveying itch from the skin to… Read more
Category: neuroscience
Pitt Scientists Solve Structure of Epilepsy Drug Target in the Brain
Over 50 million people suffer from epilepsy worldwide, and while there is no cure, there are many drugs available to help manage disease. Yet scientists… Read more
Integrating Research and Clinical Care to Uncover Secrets of Brain Development
The human brain continues to be built after we are born for far longer than previously recognized, suggests research by neuroscientist Dr. Shawn Sorrells from… Read more
Pitt Neuroscientist at Forefront of Artificial Vision
Could vision, once lost, ever be regained? From using gene therapies to implanting pinhead-size electronic chips in the retina, Pitt scientists are making great progress… Read more
Pitt Brain Tumor Expert Awarded Prestigious Research Grant
A University of Pittsburgh expert in aggressive brain tumors is one of five scientists awarded a prestigious 2022 Distinguished Scientist Award from the Sontag Foundation.… Read more