As average temperatures around the globe climb, a preliminary study has found people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may expect worsening symptoms, enough to send them to the hospital more often. The preliminary study released today, March 2, 2021, will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 73rd Annual Meeting being held virtually April 17 […]
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Eyes send an unexpected signal to the brain
The eyes have a surprise. For decades, biology textbooks have stated that eyes communicate with the brain exclusively through one type of signaling pathway. But a new discovery shows that some retinal neurons take a road less traveled. New research, led by Northwestern University, has found that a subset of retinal neurons sends inhibitory signals […]
Mum urges people to send birthday cards to son who's 'had enough of life'
Tanya Williams is asking strangers to send birthday cards to her son Rhys, 13, who has a severe skin condition. The heartbroken mum wants to bring some hope and light to Rhys who says he has ‘had enough of life’. The 13-year-old uses a wheelchair due to severe epidermolysis bullosa, a condition which results in […]