Brain injuries articles from across Nature Portfolio

A new study indicates that concussion leads to sodium channel loss at the nodes of Ranvier, which could contribute to neurological dysfunction.

Responding to increasing concerns around adverse brain health outcomes among former football (soccer) players, the Football Association of England recently announced a trial ban on heading in matches for players aged under 12 years. This is a step in the right direction, but wider interventions to preserve brain health should not be forgotten.