FeaturedNeurology·September 27, 2016·3 min readOligodendrocytes Induce Motor Neuron Death in ALSA new study reports oligodendrocytes induce motor neuron death in ALS.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·August 19, 2016·3 min readNeural Stem Cells Control Their Own FateA new study reports hippocampal neural stem cells regulate their own cell fate via the protein Drosha.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 23, 2016·4 min readHow Astrocytes Help Us LearnThe molecule LRP4 on the surface of astrocytes helps to regulate glutamate levels, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·May 9, 2016·5 min readExperimental Therapy Halts Treatment Resistant Brain TumorsResearchers report an experimental treatment has shown to be able to stop treatment resistant glioblastoma in human cells and mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 9, 2016·4 min readUnderstanding the Gut-Brain Connection May Give New Insights into Multiple SclerosisA new study reports diet and gut bacteria may influence astrocytes and help control inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 28, 2016·4 min readThe Hidden Role of Nervous System CellsA new miniature microscope offers unprecedented insight into nervous system function, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·April 25, 2016·2 min readGiving Astrocytes the Recognition They DeserveResearchers report on how astrocytes help control the strength of connections between neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 7, 2016·4 min readSpinal Cord Scar Formation May Help Nerve RegrowthResearchers report astrocyte scars may be required to help regrow and repair neurons following spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 22, 2016·4 min readCalcium Waves in Brain Alleviate Depressive BehaviorApplying tDCS to the head releases synchronized waves of calcium from astrocytes that can reduce depressive symptoms in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 7, 2016·5 min readStudy Reveals Loss of Astrocytes in Hippocampal Areas of Some People With DepressionResearchers discover some people with major depressive disorder are lacking astrocytes in some hippocampal areas.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 29, 2016·4 min readALS Astrocyte Neurotoxicity a Result of Loss of MHCI in Motor NeuronsAstrocyte toxicity in ALS may be caused by an explicit loss on MHCI expression in motor neurons, a new study reveals.Read More
