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·May 21, 2018·3 min read

Mice Regrow Neurons and Blood Vessels Following a Stroke

Researchers have developed a new gel infused with molecules that stimulates blood vessel growth and suppresses inflammation following a stroke. The study reveals after treatment, mice also regenerated brain tissue and showed improvements in motor behavior.

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·May 1, 2018·5 min read

Key Brain to Spinal Cord Nerve Connections for Voluntary Movement Mapped

Researchers have successfully mapped brain to spinal cord neural connections that help drive voluntary movement. The map could be beneficial in developing new strategies to treat spinal cord damage.

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·April 22, 2018·6 min read

New Microscope Captures Detailed 3-D Movies of Cells Deep Within Living Systems

Researchers have created a revolutionary new tool to help shed light on living cells. By combining two existing imaging technologies, researchers were able to image living cells in 3D.

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·April 16, 2018·3 min read

Early Environment May Shape Axon Pathfinding

A new study reveals both genetics and environment play a role in shaping brain connectivity.

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·February 14, 2018·4 min read

Watching Myelin Patterns Form

Researchers have observed, in real time, the formation and repair of myelin sheaths around nerve fibers.

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·January 15, 2018·4 min read

Preterm Babies May Suffer Setbacks in Auditory Brain Development and Speech

A new study reports babies born early in the third trimester of pregnancy are more likely to show delayed development of the auditory cortex.

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·January 8, 2018·1 min read

Amphetamine Abuse Disrupts Development of the Prefrontal Cortex: Mouse Study

According to a new study to be published in eNeuro, amphetamine use may disrupt the development of the orbital prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with decision making.

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·December 27, 2017·4 min read

Potential Path to Repair Nerves Damaged by Multiple Sclerosis

Findings could lead to neuroprotective treatment for MS that are tailored to repair damage cause by the disease.

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·December 18, 2017·4 min read

‘Simple, But Powerful’ Model Reveals Mechanism Behind Neuron Development

Scripps researchers have uncovered the process that helps control neuron growth.

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·December 10, 2017·4 min read

How Developing Visual System Axons Stay in the Correct Layer

A new study from Tokyo Institute of Technology researchers provides insight into neural networks in the developing brain.

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·December 6, 2017·3 min read

Glial Cells, Not Neurons, Lead the Way in Brain Assembly

A recent Nature Neuroscience study reports it is glial cells, and not neurons, that direct the initial steps of brain assembly.

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·November 4, 2017·5 min read

Sleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath Identified

Researchers have identified a mechanism that helps rouse the brains of mice suffering from simulated sleep apnea. The findings could help develop new treatments for people with obstructive sleep apnea and provide new insights into SIDS.

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Mice Regrow Neurons and Blood Vessels Following a Stroke

Key Brain to Spinal Cord Nerve Connections for Voluntary Movement Mapped

New Microscope Captures Detailed 3-D Movies of Cells Deep Within Living Systems

Early Environment May Shape Axon Pathfinding

Watching Myelin Patterns Form

Preterm Babies May Suffer Setbacks in Auditory Brain Development and Speech

Amphetamine Abuse Disrupts Development of the Prefrontal Cortex: Mouse Study

Potential Path to Repair Nerves Damaged by Multiple Sclerosis

‘Simple, But Powerful’ Model Reveals Mechanism Behind Neuron Development

How Developing Visual System Axons Stay in the Correct Layer

Glial Cells, Not Neurons, Lead the Way in Brain Assembly

Sleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath Identified

Study Challenges Link Between Football and Brain Protein Buildup

Spotting Silent Scars: A New Way to Detect Childhood Abuse

When Words Aren’t Enough: Autistic Adults Navigate Nonverbal Challenges

Protein Found to Strengthen Brain Cell Connections for Memory

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