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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 31, 2024·3 min read

Stem Cells Choose Role in Early Human Embryo Development

A new study using stem cell-based models reveals how early human embryo cells decide between forming the fetus or the supporting yolk sac. Understanding this decision is crucial as the yolk sac is essential for later development in the womb and could improve IVF treatments.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 9, 2024·2 min read

Researchers Probe the Start of Life in Controversial Study

Researchers published a review exploring the fundamental question of when organismal life begins in humans. Their analysis considers the complexity of early embryonic development and the historical 14-day rule used to govern embryo research.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 27, 2023·6 min read

Human Embryo-Like Model Derived from Stem Cells Opens New Avenues for Research

Researchers developed a stem cell-derived model of the human embryo in the lab. This innovative model, created from pluripotent stem cells, enables experimental modeling of embryonic development during the second week of pregnancy, a critical period often associated with pregnancy loss.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 4, 2020·4 min read

Offspring of Mice Fed Imbalanced Diets Shown to Be Neurologically ‘Programmed’ for Obesity

Prenatal diet could increase the risk of unhealthy eating and obesity in the offspring, a new study reports. Pregnant mice fed high omega-6 and low omega-3 diets were more likely to have offspring that were more inclined to consume hyper-caloric foods, increasing their risk of obesity.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·July 26, 2018·4 min read

Electricity Sparks Neural Diversity During Brain Development

Researchers report bioelectrical potential is a driving force for stem cells to generate different neuron types during embryogenesis.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 19, 2017·4 min read

Neurological Conditions May Begin In the Womb

Immune system protein could play a role in the development of schizophrenia and epilepsy during pregnancy, researchers report.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 7, 2016·4 min read

TET Proteins Drive Early Neurogenesis

A new study examines the role TET proteins play in neurogenesis and embryogenesis.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 3, 2016·4 min read

Zika Infects and Affects Neural Cells Related to Skull Formation

A new study could help explain why children born to mothers infected by Zika are more likely to have microcephaly.

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Featured Neuroscience

·July 1, 2016·4 min read

The Relentless Dynamism of the Adult Brain

Researchers observe how adult neurons form and evolve in the olfactory bulb of mice.

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·October 6, 2015·3 min read

Uncovering Clues About Abnormal Embryo Development with Artificial Intelligence

Researchers utilize artificial intelligence to help understand why some groups of cells deviate from normal development during embryogenesis.

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Electrophysiology Featured

·March 11, 2015·3 min read

Bioelectricity Plays Key Role in Brain Development and Repair

Bioelectrical signals among cells instructs and controls embryonic brain development, a new study reports.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·November 28, 2014·2 min read

‘Chatty’ Cells Help Build the Brain

Genetic cues and communication between neurons and progenitors influence the development o the cerebral cortex, a new study reports.

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