More than two decades after the 1991 war in the Persian Gulf, over a quarter of the 700,000 veterans who served are still suffering from chronic fatigue, memory loss, joint pain, insomnia and stomach problems. […]
Tag: neuroscience
Deleting This Fatty Acid Receptor Helps Mice Recover From Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers from Drexel University and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have discovered a new target for treating spinal cord injury. In a recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the scientists […]
Quick Take: Improving Life for People With Spinal Cord Injuries
“We are trying to improve someone’s quality of life. If someone can breathe without a ventilator, then you’ve increased their independence, and that, to me, is a huge success.” –Michael Lane, PhD Walking is not […]
In Paris, Drexel Co-Hosts World’s First Neuroergonomics Conference
A fatigued business executive drives home on a stormy night after a trying workday. An anesthesiologist fails to notice a dangerous change in her patient’s vital signs while attending a long, complex surgery. An air […]