FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 6, 2017·4 min readA Star is Born: Lesser Known Brain Cells Take Center StageResearchers have derived a new method for deriving astrocytes from stem cells, opening the door to new research into neuroinflammatory diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 22, 2017·5 min readExperimental Therapy for Immune Diseases Hits Achilles Heel of Activated T CellsPPCA treatment shown to provide therapeutic benefit in mouse models of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 19, 2017·4 min readNeurological Conditions May Begin In the WombImmune system protein could play a role in the development of schizophrenia and epilepsy during pregnancy, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 19, 2017·3 min readNew Biomarkers For Multiple Sclerosis PathogenesisResearchers identify new biomarkers associated with multiple sclerosis pathogenesis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 9, 2017·2 min readKey Pathway in Inflammation and Aging IdentifiedFindings provide insight into key processes of inflammation and could also have implications for treating neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 29, 2017·6 min readCRISPR Used to Edit Stem Cells in Fight Against ArthritisResearchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to rewire stem cells in order to fight inflammation caused by arthritis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 24, 2017·4 min readA Step Closer to Unraveling Mystery Cause of Multiple SclerosisResearchers have discovered a new cellular mechanism that may be a root cause of multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 29, 2017·7 min readNew Multiple Sclerosis Drug, Backed by 40 Years of Research, Could Halt DiseaseFDA approves a new drug to treat both relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and primary progressive MS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 23, 2017·5 min readNew Gene Interaction Associated With Increased Multiple Sclerosis RiskA new study reports a three fold risk for people who carry variants of two specific genes in developing multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 21, 2017·5 min readChanges in the Vascular System May Trigger Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report a plasma component that is usually involved in blood clotting and inflammation may also play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 13, 2017·5 min readPain in the Neck: Using CRISPR to Prevent Tissue Damage and Neck PainResearchers use CRISPR to modulate genes in order to reduce tissue damage and inflammation for people with neck and back pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·March 2, 2017·4 min readSex Differences in Brain Activity Alter Pain TherapiesThe microglia in women's brains are more active in regions involved in pain processing, a new study reports.Read More
