FeaturedNeuroscience·April 11, 2016·5 min readGlial Cells Shape Nerve Endings Through Previously Unknown Molecular PathwayA new study reveals how glial cells use a previously unknown molecular pathway to control the shape of specific nerve endings.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 11, 2016·4 min readRapid Response for Inflammation Control in Bird Brains May Lead to Human TherapiesUnderstanding how songbirds respond so quickly to trauma and are able to control neuroinflammation may lead to human therapies to hasten stroke recovery, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 29, 2016·4 min readALS Astrocyte Neurotoxicity a Result of Loss of MHCI in Motor NeuronsAstrocyte toxicity in ALS may be caused by an explicit loss on MHCI expression in motor neurons, a new study reveals.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2015·4 min readPossible New Function for Protein Associated With Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports amyloid beta affects cholinergic signaling.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 4, 2015·3 min readCreating a Protein Atlas of the BrainResearchers have quantified an entire set of proteins in the adult mouse brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2015·5 min readExtra Brain Cells Make Males Remember SexResearchers have discovered a pair of neurons inside the brains of male nematodes that allow them to remember and seek sex, even at the expense of food.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2015·4 min readTransforming Glial Cells into NeuronsResearchers have used a cocktail of small molecules to transform astroglial cells into functioning neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2015·2 min readNanowire Provides Hope for Improved Brain ImplantsResearchers have developed a new type of nanowire material that may improve both retinal and brain implants.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 11, 2015·3 min readParkinson’s Disease Damaged Neurons Learn to Heal Themselves with Help of Modified White Blood CellsResearchers have genetically modified white blood cells to produce GDNF and deliver it to the brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 27, 2015·4 min readGlial Cells Use Lipids to Control Positioning of Sensory Neurons in the Spinal CordA new study reports glial cells use lipids to direct neuron organization in the spinal cord.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 17, 2015·3 min readPossible Role of Glial Cells and Astrocytes in Neurological DisordersAccording to researchers, the passage of molecules through astrocytes could play a critical role in disease and health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 10, 2015·6 min readProtective Receptor Plays Key Role in Supporting the RetinaA new study reports that a receptor targeted for treating neurodegenerative diseases also appears to play an important role in supporting the retina.Read More
