Mutations in the alpha-synuclein gene can cause increased vulnerability to pesticides, which may lead to Parkinson's disease.
According to a new study, neurons created from iPSCs of people with schizophrenia secrete higher amounts of dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine.
Two new studies are helping to enhance how schizophrenia affects the workings of the brain and opens new approaches for future treatment options.
A new study reports microRNAs could be under-expressed in the brains of schizophrenia patients.
A new study find the deletion of a specific gene associated with schizophrenia leads to abnormal differentiation of neurons in the brain.
Researchers believe their findings could help advance stem cell therapies related to aging and regenerative medicine.
Open sharing of scientific data and standard methods will allow researchers to collaborate on projects and accelerate understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.
Transplanting GABAergic cells derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells into mice resulted in safe, lasting, and effective relief from extreme neuropathic pain. Researchers hope to begin human testing within five years.
