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·April 11, 2016·4 min read

New Strategy to Treat Central Nervous System Injury

Researchers report the gene that encodes Ryk enhances the ability to remodel neural circuits and recover fine motor control following spinal cord injury.

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·April 7, 2016·4 min read

Spinal Cord Scar Formation May Help Nerve Regrowth

Researchers report astrocyte scars may be required to help regrow and repair neurons following spinal cord injury.

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·April 5, 2016·4 min read

Insomnia Linked to Damage in Brain Communication Networks

Researchers discover abnormalities in the brain's white matter tracts in people with insomnia.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·March 28, 2016·3 min read

Stem Cells Help Regenerate Lost Tissue Following Corticospinal Injury

A new study reports researchers have successfully directed stem cell derived neurons to regenerate lost tissue following corticospinal injury in rats.

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·March 26, 2016·4 min read

Enhancing Sleep After Brain Injury Reduces Brain Damage and Cognitive Decline in Rats

Researchers report enhancing sleep following TBI may help to prevent some damage to brain cells.

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·February 18, 2016·4 min read

Questioning the Theory of How the Nervous System Trims Its Branches

According to a new study, the survival of axons in a developing embryo comes from cells in the body and not the axon itself.

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·February 12, 2016·3 min read

‘Mini Brains’ Created to Study Neurological Diseases

Researchers report they have successfully developed 'mini-brains' made up of the many neurons and cells in the human brain. The mini brains could allow for better research and reduce the need for animal testing.