Newly Discovered Immune Cells Play Role in Inflammatory Brain Diseases
Studying animal models, researchers have identified previously unknown types of immune cells that are present in the brains of those with multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...
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Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells
Researchers have successfully created stem cell derived brain cells which can generate oligodendrocytes, neurons and astrocytes. ... Read More...
Shedding Light on Spinal Cord Injuries
Study reveals the immune system response may contribute to additional injury following damage to the spinal cord.... Read More...
3D Printed Implant Promotes Neural Growth to Treat Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers have developed a novel 3D printed scaffolding that mimics natural anatomy and boost stem cell treatment for spinal cord repair. While the initial scaffolds have been designed for rat models of SCI, researchers report the approach is scalable to humans.... Read More...
Gut Immune Cells Cut Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis
A new study reveals the intestine as a source of immune cells that help reduce neuroinflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis. Increasing the number of these cells helps block inflammation entirely, researchers report. ... Read More...
Imaging Nerve Cell Interactions
vDISCO, a new imaging technique based on a method for making tissue and organs transparent, is helping researchers to gain unprecedented insights into neuron interactions in the central nervous system. ... Read More...
A Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’s
A new study reports the combination of a toxic herbicide and lectins may trigger Parkinsonism after the toxins travel from the stomach to the brain.... Read More...
Discovery Opens New Opportunities to Slow or Reverse Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers report oligodendrocytes may be critical to the remyelination process.... Read More...
Microglia React Distinctly During Inflammation
A new study sheds light into the function of microglia and inflammatory response.... Read More...
New Clues to Origin and Progression of Multiple Sclerosis
A new study sheds light on the role oligodendrocytes play in the development and progression of multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
Club Drug GBH Associated with Brain and Cognitive Changes
According to researchers, regular use of the popular clubbing drug, GBH, can have negative effects on brain networks associated with both long term and working memory. Additionally, frequent use of the drug is associated with an increased risk of developing stress and anxiety.
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Big Data Approach to Drug Discovery Leads to New Epilepsy Target
CRAFT, a new computational framework designed to aid in drug discovery, has helped researchers identify a potential new target for the treatment of epilepsy. ... Read More...