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This shows the neurons induced from the stem cells

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·June 17, 2019·3 min read

Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

A new experimental system which uses embryonic stem cells reprogrammed into neurons has the potential to assess the pathogenic effects of a drug on brain development.

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·October 28, 2018·4 min read

Mini Retinas Shed Light on Connection Between Eyes and Brain

Findings could help to develop new treatments to restore site when connections between the eyes and brain are damaged, researchers say.

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·June 23, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Solve the Case of the Missing Subplate

A new study reveals subplate cells may not simply disappear, they may, instead, be migrating to different levels of the cortex. In essence, subplate cells may become part of the cerebral cortex.

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·April 16, 2018·5 min read

Grafted Brain Organoid Provides Insight into Neurological Disorders

Researchers have developed more sophisticated organoid models to help provide new insights into a range of neurological and psychological disorders.

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·January 14, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Make Cells That Enable to Sense of Touch

UCLA researchers have successfully transformed human stem cells into sensory interneurons.

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·December 8, 2017·5 min read

3D Mini Brains Accelerate Research for Repairing Brain Function

Researchers have developed a new method of reducing the time it takes to grow mini brain models in the lab. This may accelerate research into diseases and injury that affect the nervous system.