Medicine
Neurological Disorders
Quick fact
More than 600 known neurological disorders exist, and they collectively affect over one billion people worldwide—making them a leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death.
Why this is interesting
You rely on your brain every second, but have you ever wondered what happens when its intricate wiring goes awry? Neurological disorders can turn everyday actions—like walking, speaking, or remembering—into challenges, revealing the fragility and complexity of our neural circuitry.