Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Beyond Ventricular Enlargement: Uncovering Neuroinflammation and Neuronal Injury in Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus causes ventricular enlargement, but its effects extend into surrounding brain tissue. We investigated neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and neuronal injury in congenital hydrocephalus and whether TRPV4 antagonism could attenuate these changes.
When the experiment takes 40 weeks: the long road to understanding NMU in prostate cancer
A 40-week experiment, a curious observation, and a lot of waiting—here’s how we uncovered an unexpected connection between NMU, the immune system, and prostate cancer.