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Image shows neural progenitor cells infected with Zika.

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·April 11, 2016·2 min read

Zika Virus Reduced Growth and Induces Cell Death in Human Minibrains

Researchers unravel some key features of Zika virus on the developing brain.

This shows mitochondria from iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons.

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·April 2, 2015·3 min read

Mitochondria Are Altered in Human Cell Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Using stem cells derived from Parkinson's patients, researchers confirm mitochondrial changes.

This image shows the neural crest cells.

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·August 21, 2014·4 min read

Biologists Reprogram Skin Cells to Mimic Rare Disease

Reprogramming skin cells from dysautonomia patients, researchers create neural crest cells which mirror aspects of the cells that cause the disease.

The image shows neurons created from the iPSCs.

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·March 25, 2014·7 min read

First Stem Cell Study of Bipolar Disorder Yields Promising Results

Stem cell model develops neurons which behave and respond differently to lithium, opening the door for potential new treatments for bipolar disorder, researchers report.

The image shows the stained neural stem cells.

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·December 6, 2013·3 min read

Human Stem Cells Predict Efficacy of Alzheimer Drugs

Researchers transform iPSCs into neurons to test the efficacy of drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease.

The image is an autopsy specimen of a patient with frontotemporal dementa.

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·October 25, 2013·5 min read

Lou Gehrig’s Disease: From Patient Stem Cells to Potential Treatment Strategy in One Study

Researchers create neurons from the skin cells of ALS patients in order to "treat" a gene defect in a dish.

The image shows neural stem cells derived from people with bipolar disorder.

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·April 11, 2013·4 min read

Do Drugs for Bipolar Disorder “Normalize” Brain Gene Function?

A new brain tissue study has shown gene expression in bipolar patients treated with antipsychotic medications is similar to the expression in subjects with no history of bipolar disorder.