Latest

astrocytes

·August 18, 2015·4 min read

Human Brain in Dish May Accelerate Study of Alzheimer’s and Other Disorders

Using adult human skin cells, researchers have developed an almost complete human brain in a dish that is equal in maturity to that of a 5 week old fetus.

This shows green, red and blue blobs of color.

Featured Neurology

·August 17, 2015·3 min read

Possible Role of Glial Cells and Astrocytes in Neurological Disorders

According to researchers, the passage of molecules through astrocytes could play a critical role in disease and health.

This shows a compact white cube and compact purple cube. The models represent brain tissue.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 11, 2015·4 min read

The Brain is Not as Compact as Previously Thought

A new study reports researchers have developed an innovative method to examine brain structure and have discovered that the brain is not as compact as previously thought.

This image shows a summary of this study.

Featured Neurology

·July 14, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Identify Molecular Mechanism for Neuropathic Pain in Mice

Researchers investigate the effects of altered spinal astrocytic Cx43 expression and pain-related behavior following peripheral nerve injury.

This image shows astrocytes expressing ccl2.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 10, 2015·3 min read

The Role of Astrocytes in Brain Inflammation and Neurodegenerative Disease

According to a new study, astrocytes abandon their role in protecting and repairing neural damage when primed by the degeneration of cells around them.

Image shows 23 week human culture astrocyte stained for GFAP.

Featured Neurology

·June 8, 2015·5 min read

Astrocytes Help Regulate Blood Pressure and Blood Flow in the Brain

Astrocytes appear to help keep blood pressure and blood flow inside the brain healthy, a new study reports.

This is an astrocyte, labeled with GFAP (red), Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) green, and nuclear stain To-Pro (blue).

Featured Psychology

·June 3, 2015·4 min read

Study Sheds Light on Astrocyte Disruption in Depression

A new study reports networks of astrocytes are altered in areas of the brain associated with mood regulation in some people who committed suicide as a result of depression.

This image shows a cross section of a human cortical spheroid shows dividing neural progenitor cells.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 26, 2015·7 min read

Researchers Create Spheres of Brain Cells Which Mimic the Architecture of the Cerebral Cortex

Researchers hope tracking the development of the spheroids and observing their interactions may shed light on human brain development and the molecular causes of neuropsychological disorders.