Research Snapshots

An MBI research team shows that the diabetes drug metformin improved motor skills and decreased neuroinflammation in a mouse model of spinocerebellar ataxia type 8.

Study testing a combination therapy involving CBD in animal models shows promise in the hunt for treatment strategies to lower the dose of opioids for chronic pain.

Using AI, UF scientists demonstrated a potential new way to improve medication management in PD and other movement disorders. 

Study shows dopamine neurons malfunction well before Parkinson's symptoms appear.

New research led by University of Florida neuroscientists shows chronic pain may affect the brain’s ability to clear waste in people with worse sleep.

Study provides insight into mechanisms of plasticity in neurons responsible for breathing, part of research into potential treatment for ALS, spinal cord injury.

New nonopioid compound shows potential for mitigating pain in preclinical animal models, human cells.

Findings highlight ways to boost soundness of studies in examining social dominance in mice.

Study of aged mice with Parkinson’s-associated genetic mutation illuminates ‘exhausted’ state of peripheral immune cells

UF-led team reports on influence of aging related to brain changes following mild traumatic brain injuries.