iPSCs

Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers have developed a new technique to study the development of human neurons compared to the neurons of nonhuman primates. The findings shed new light on the evolution of the human brain.... Read More...

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New Insight into Genetic Mutations Associated with Autism

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 12, 2019

Using CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers discover increased activity in neurons deficient in the CNTN5 or EHMT2 genes may cause ASD related characteristics in humans.... Read More...

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Experimental Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsDecember 3, 2018

Tasquinimod, a new cancer drug, appears to control genes associated with Parkinson's disease, a new study reports. ... Read More...

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Traffic Jams in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2018

A new study reports disrupted transportation routes in nerve cells are a significant cause of Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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New Technique Helps Uncover Changes in ALS Neurons

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

A new method reveals some ALS affected neurons display hypo-excitability. Researchers say these changes most likely represent early steps in the disease progression.... Read More...

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Molecular Mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease Unraveled

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

In Parkinson's disease, alpha synuclein clumps move to and damage mitochondrial proteins, making them less efficient and causing the mitochondrial to burst, leaking out chemicals that tell the cells to die, researchers say.... Read More...

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Role Schizophrenia Genes Play in Brain Development Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJune 8, 2018

A new USC study reports researchers have discovered 150 proteins that affect brain development and cell activity, contributing to the development of mental health disorders. ... Read More...

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Human Blood Cells Transformed into Functional Neurons

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2018

A groundbreaking study reveals human immune cells in the blood can be transformed into functional neurons within 3 weeks by adding four proteins. The discovery could be used to generate neurons to study specific psychological and neurological disorders, researchers say.... Read More...

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When the Nose Doesn’t Know: Can Smell Loss Be Repaired?

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2017

A study in mice reveals it is possible to regenerate stem cells of the nasal tissue.... Read More...

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Schizophrenia Originates Early in Pregnancy

Neuroscience NewsNovember 20, 2017

Using mini-brains grown in the lab, researchers have discovered schizophrenia likely begins toward the end of the first trimester of fetal development. Researchers believe, based on their findings, schizophrenia could potentially be treated in utero.... Read More...

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iPSCs Show Astrocyte-Neuron Impact on Brain Pathology in Autism

Neuroscience NewsNovember 10, 2017

A new study in Biological Psychiatry reports researchers discovered astrocytes may contribute to the cause of ASD. The findings could help to develop new treatments for autism spectrum disorders.... Read More...

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Resolving Traffic Jams in Human ALS Motor Neurons

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2017

Researchers have generated motor neurons from people with familial ALS who carry FUS mutations.... Read More...

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News

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

Neuroscience

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

Neurology

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

Experimental blood test accurately spots fibromyalgia

AI

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Trigger Warnings Do Little to Reduce People’s Distress, Research Shows

Deep brain stimulation provides sustained relief for severe depression

Bartonella Infection and Sudden Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia: Case Study

Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain

New Insight into Genetic Mutations Associated with Autism

Experimental Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Parkinson’s

Traffic Jams in the Brain

New Technique Helps Uncover Changes in ALS Neurons

Molecular Mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease Unraveled

Role Schizophrenia Genes Play in Brain Development Discovered

Human Blood Cells Transformed into Functional Neurons

When the Nose Doesn’t Know: Can Smell Loss Be Repaired?

Schizophrenia Originates Early in Pregnancy

iPSCs Show Astrocyte-Neuron Impact on Brain Pathology in Autism

Resolving Traffic Jams in Human ALS Motor Neurons