Nervous system

A paralyzed man has regained the ability to walk smoothly using only his thoughts for the first time, researchers said on May 24, thanks to two implants that restored communication between brain and spinal cord.

The patient Gert-Jan, who did not want to reveal his surname, said the breakthrough had given him "a freedom that I did not have" before.

Insomnia, intense anxiety and stress caused by the devastating Feb. 6 earthquakes triggers vertigo, a professor has said, noting that balance problems have increased in 15 percent of the population.

Within the scope of World Vertigo Awareness Week, the International Vestibular Association's information meeting was held at Ankara Sheraton Hotel.

Encouraging results have emerged from the multi-year research of a team of scientists at the Demokritos National Center of Scientific Research giving hope of future tools for the better treatment of conditions that affect the central nervous system, such as Alzheimer's disease and malignant brain tumors.

A 28-year-old pianist, Türkiye's first doctoral student with autism, has received great appreciation at his first concert, with audiences strongly applauding him for his remarkable performance.

Buğra Çankır, also known as the musical genius, was accompanied by the Ankara University Music and Fine Arts Orchestra for his concert in the capital Ankara.

Is our planet becoming “inactive”?

A first-of-a-kind study has shown how Alzheimer’s disease can cause brain cells to overheat

Octopuses are capable of some remarkably complex behavior, including interpreting potentially physical and emotional pain

Strong tremor shook the Greek capital

MS is a lifelong condition that affects the brain and nerves, according to the NHS, and its symptoms include fatigue, vision problems and issues with balance and co-ordination

Those who refuse will be rendered inactive