Spotlights
Our Spotlights focus on a hot topic in the field of neuroscience and neurology over a 3-month period. During this time, we draw together content from peer-reviewed journal articles, news stories, exclusive interviews and opinion pieces, in addition to various forms of multimedia content. Spotlights take an in-depth exploration of where the field is currently at, the challenges facing research and how they can be overcome, in addition to future perspectives.
The microbiome
Research into the microbiome – particularly within the gut – and its role in modulating brain function has become an area of increasing traction over the last few years. More and more ...
Read moreAntibody therapeutics
Antibodies are heavily relied upon tools that can help us identify and explain reactions on a cellular, molecular and biochemical level. Antibody-based approaches are also amongst the ...
Read moreBiomarker discovery and development
Biomarkers are commonly used in clinical, research and industry settings to evaluate the safety and/or effectiveness of drugs. They can also track disease progression over time and ...
Read moreWorld Alzheimer’s Month 2018
Here at Neuro Central, we celebrated World Alzheimer’s Month again this year! While Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, we wanted to take this opportunity to ...
Read moreSpotlight on Lilly: 50 years of neuroscience at Erl Wood
On Friday 14 July 2017, Lilly celebrated 50 years of pioneering research and development at its site in Erl Wood, Surrey (UK). The Lilly Research Centre was established in 1967 and has ...
Read moreWorld Alzheimer’s Month
At Neuro Central, we’re celebrating World Alzheimer’s Day on 21st September! Join us as we honor those living with dementia, as well as celebrate the scientists, clinicians, charities ...
Read moreFrontiers in TBI
Take a look at our videos filmed at the inaugural Frontiers in TBI conference in London (UK, 13–14 July 2017), including speaker interviews and a live debate asking the question, ...
Read moreNeuroregeneration
The limited capacity for repair in the nervous system represents a significant medical challenge: as such, we wanted to explore the current status of the field of neuroregeneration in ...
Read moreSpotlight on neuromodulation
The field of neuromodulation – the alteration of nerve activity via electrical or pharmaceutical agents delivered directly to a target area – has seen enormous growth in recent years. ...
Read moreNeuroimmunology
In the last decade we’ve seen a huge expansion in both our understanding and targeting of the immune system. Of particularly significance has been our growth in understanding how the ...
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