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·September 7, 2020·8 min read

The Brain Can Induce Diabetes Remission in Rodents, but How?

Researchers demonstrate how a single injection of fibroblast growth factor 1 (FGF1) can restore blood sugar levels to normal for extended periods in rodent models of type 2 diabetes. Studies show how FGF1 affects specific neurons and perineuronal nets to help restore blood sugar levels to normal, thus sending diabetes into remission.

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·August 31, 2020·3 min read

Neurons Protect Themselves From Degeneration by Adapting Their Metabolism

Neurons can counteract degeneration and promote survival by adapting their metabolism.

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·August 25, 2020·3 min read

Accumulating Extra Genome Copies May Protect Fly Brain Cells During Aging

Adult neurons in fruitfly brains produce extra copies of their genomes to help prevent cell death caused by DNA damage.

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·March 3, 2020·3 min read

Brain cells that change shape after a meal

Following a meal, astrocytes associated with POMC neurons in the hypothalamus alter their shape. After eating, glucose levels increase temporarily. Astrocytes detect the signal and react within one hour, causing POMC neurons to activate and promote the feeling of satiety.

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·February 21, 2020·4 min read

Lack of oxygen during pregnancy can cause schizophrenia

Lack of oxygen to the fetus during pregnancy as a result of pre-eclampsia may increase the risk for schizophrenia, a new study reports.

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·August 29, 2019·3 min read

The ‘inflammation’ of opioid use: Research correlates inflammation in the brain and gut to negative emotional state during opioid withdrawal

Inflammation caused by opioid use to both the brain and gut may exacerbate symptoms of negative emotions associated with withdrawal. Targeting the inflammation could help alleviate the negative experiences of opioid withdrawal and prevent dependence.

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·July 17, 2019·4 min read

Study pinpoints cell types affected in brains of multiple sclerosis patients

Projection neurons have been implicated in the progression of multiple sclerosis. A new study reports projection neurons are damaged by immune cells. This damage could contribute to both atrophy and cognitive changes associated with the disease.

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·June 20, 2019·4 min read

Frustrated fish give up thanks to glia, not just neurons

Glial cells and radial astrocytes might control the decision to give up swimming against the current in Zebrafish.

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·March 6, 2019·3 min read

Scientists Identify Gene Partnerships that Promote Spinal Cord Regeneration

Axolotl salamander genes that allow the neural tube and nerve fibers to regenerate after spinal cord damage have been identified. These genes are also found in humans, but are activated differently.

Many neurostem cells, nuclei and astrocytes are shown mixed together.

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·March 5, 2019·4 min read

Discovery of the Genetics Conductor of Brain Stem Cells

Researchers describe their findings about how the Foxg1 gene is involved in the development and differentiation of neurons and glial cells from stem cells.

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·October 11, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Unexpectedly Reprogram Mature Neurons in Mice

Researchers have made a surprise discovery that could help provide treatment options for a range of conditions from Parkinson's disease to depression. Researching how to transform supportive brain cells into neurons, the scientists unexpectedly transformed mature inhibitory striatal neurons into dopamine producing neurons.

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·September 17, 2018·5 min read

Brain’s Lymphatic Vessels May Be New Treatment Avenue for Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered lymphatic vessels carry previously unknown messages from the brain to the immune system that triggers multiple sclerosis. Blocking the messages may provide new treatment options for the disease.

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