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How blows to the head cause numerous small swellings along the length of neuronal axons

June 12, 2017 by

Researchers have discovered how blows to the head cause numerous small swellings along the length of neuronal axons. The study observes the swelling process in live cultured neurons and could lead to new ways of limiting the symptoms associated with concussive brain injuries.

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