FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·September 30, 2019·4 min read‘Relaxed’ enzymes may be at the root of Charcot-Marie-Tooth diseaseThe severity of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is linked to the degree to which the aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases enzyme is relaxed or extended.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 24, 2016·5 min readPossible Strategy Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseNew research could lead to the development of treatments to correct mitochondrial dysfunction associated with Charcot Marie Tooth disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 14, 2016·6 min readStudy Finds Key to Nerve RegenerationResearchers report on how Schwann cells transform to play a more active role in neurogenesis following nerve injury.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·July 6, 2015·4 min readSchwann Cells Clear Damaged Myelin and Guide Regeneration Following Nerve DamageA new study reveals how Schwann cells in the PNS degrade myelin following nerve injury.Read More
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