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·June 14, 2016·6 min read

Brain in a Dish Provides New Way to Learn About Alzheimer’s

Researchers report they have discovered a new method to replicate one of the earliest changes in Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 14, 2016·5 min read

Pituitary Tissue Grown From Human Stem Cells Releases Hormones in Rats

According to a new study, rats with hypopituitarism received pituitary cell transplants, which promoted normal hormone release.

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·June 13, 2016·5 min read

Success in Second Language Learning Linked to Genetic and Brain Measures

Success at learning a second language may be a result of your genetics and brain structure, a new study reports.

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·June 13, 2016·3 min read

Botox’s Sweet Tooth Underlies Its Key Neuron-Targeting Mechanism

Researchers pinpoint a method to neutralize the Botox toxin.

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·June 13, 2016·6 min read

Study of Individual Neurons in Flies Reveals Memory Related Changes in Gene Activity

Study identifies new patterns of gene expression that drives long-term memory formation.

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·June 10, 2016·9 min read

Replacing Diseased Immune System Halts Progress of Multiple Sclerosis and Allows Repair

Researchers report a procedure that wipes out the immune system and then regenerates a new one using stem cells may effectively eliminate all signs of neuroinflammation in people with early, aggressive MS.

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·June 9, 2016·2 min read

Oligodendrocytes More Diverse Than Previously Thought

Findings could help increase understanding of diseases in which oligodendrocytes are affected.

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·June 9, 2016·7 min read

Setting Standards for Evaluating Pluripotent Stem Cell Quality

A newly study reports on a comprehensive characterization of a large set of iPSCs.

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·June 9, 2016·5 min read

Autism is Not Just a Disease of the Brain: Mouse Study

A new study reports some aspects of autism spectrum disorders are linked to defects in how peripheral nerves communicate sensory information to the brain.

Image shows positive α-Synuclein staining of a Lewy body from a patient who had Parkinson's disease.

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·June 8, 2016·5 min read

A Key to Parkinson’s Neurodegeneration Identified

A new study reports the interaction between a mitochondrial protein called TOM20 and alpha-synuclein leads to neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.