FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 6, 2019·3 min readScientists Identify Gene Partnerships that Promote Spinal Cord RegenerationAxolotl salamander genes that allow the neural tube and nerve fibers to regenerate after spinal cord damage have been identified. These genes are also found in humans, but are activated differently.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 5, 2019·4 min readDiscovery of the Genetics Conductor of Brain Stem CellsResearchers describe their findings about how the Foxg1 gene is involved in the development and differentiation of neurons and glial cells from stem cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2019·4 min readSimple Drug Combination Creates New Neurons from Neighboring CellsResearchers have identified a small set of molecules that can convert glial cells into new neurons. The finding could help develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 10, 2019·4 min readDefective Glial Cells Can Push Neurons Toward Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reveals a defective version of astrocytes may be linked to the build up of alpha synuclein and could spur Parkinson's disease. The findings show the important role glial cells play in Parkinson's and offers insights into new targets for therapies to fight the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 29, 2018·4 min readAstrocytes Regulate Signal Speeds of NeuronsResearchers say astrocytes play a vital role in information processing by altering neurotransmission speeds and changing the thickness of myelin.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 27, 2018·5 min readWidespread Inflammation in Brains of Those with FibromyalgiaA new study reveals elevated glial activation in the brains of those with fibromyalgia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 14, 2018·4 min readMore Immune Cells in Brains of Those with SchizophreniaA new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 27, 2018·4 min readNew Study Offers Hope of Recovery From Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers say a novel enzyme treatment may reduce inflammation and scarring that prevents neural regeneration in spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 20, 2018·4 min readCell Type and Environment Influence Protein Turnover in the BrainA new study reveals proteins in the brain are replaced at different rates, depending on their location. The findings could shed light on how the components of different cells are altered, and how this can impact memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 3, 2018·4 min readDrowsy Worms Offer New Insights Into the Neuroscience of SleepA new study could offer insight into human glial cell function and reveals a relationship between movement and sleep.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 18, 2018·4 min readALS Treatment Delays Disease and Extends Life: Mouse StudyResearchers report transplanting altered neural stem cells into the brains of mice genetically engineered to exhibit symptoms of ALS, delayed the progression of the disease and extended lifespan.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 15, 2018·4 min readOne Gene Spurred Growth of Key Brain AreaResearchers have identified how the ASPM gene controls the growth of the cerebral cortex. They report mutations in this gene can reduce brain volume by half in human microcephaly cases.Read More