Study identifies type of brain cell involved in stuttering
In mice genetically engineered to carry human stuttering mutations, vocalization defects are derived from abnormalities in astrocytes in the corpus callosum. ... Read More...
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Certain cells secrete a substance in the brain that protects neurons
Vascular cell loss results in neuron loss, researchers report. However, pericytes secrete a substance that helps protect neurons, even when vascular cell degeneration begins to occur.... Read More...
Discovery of the cell fate switch from neurons to astrocytes in the developing brain
The FGF signaling pathway is an important extracellular regulator in the fate of neural stem cells switching from neurons to astrocytes in the cerebral cortex. ... Read More...
Frustrated fish give up thanks to glia, not just neurons
Glial cells and radial astrocytes might control the decision to give up swimming against the current in Zebrafish.... Read More...
Obesity: The key role of a brain protein revealed – Mouse study
The protein ACBP directly influences neurons that help both rodents and humans maintain a healthy weight.... Read More...
Brain’s support network may play key role in attention deficit, hyperactivity behaviors: Rodent study
Astrocytes can alter neurons to drive behaviors associated with ADHD. Researchers believe astrocytes may be used to develop targeted treatments for behavioral deficits associated with a range of mental illnesses.... Read More...
Scientists restore some functions in a pig’s brain hours after death
Yale researchers successfully restored cellular activity and circulation to a pig's brain, four hours after its death. The research challenges the assumption about both timing and the irreversible nature of the cessation of some brain functions following death.... Read More...
Shutting down deadly pediatric brain cancer at its earliest moments
Dysregulation of Zfp36l1 causes neural lineage progenitor cells to grow rapidly, taking on the properties of fast growing stem cells as they become cancerous.... Read More...
Inflammation linked to chemical imbalance in schizophrenia
Increased kynurenic acid production has been implicated in the pathology of schizophrenia. The findings provide a new target for cell-specific treatments that help reduce the production of kynurenic acid and reduce symptoms of schizophrenia.... Read More...
New Target for Chronic Pain Relief Confirmed by Scientists
A research group at Hiroshima University observed a potential new target for chronic pain treatment. Further research using this receptor could lead to new, more effective drugs to use in pain-relieving treatment for chronic pain.... Read More...
Discovery of the Genetics Conductor of Brain Stem Cells
Researchers 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...
Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making
Researchers report estrogen may play a significant role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation. The study reports mice whose neurons did not produce estrogen have impairments in spatial reference memories, recognition and contextual fear memories. Restoring estrogen levels assisted in reversing the memory impairments, the study revealed.... Read More...