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·February 29, 2016·4 min read

ALS Astrocyte Neurotoxicity a Result of Loss of MHCI in Motor Neurons

Astrocyte toxicity in ALS may be caused by an explicit loss on MHCI expression in motor neurons, a new study reveals.

This illustrative image shows cortical neuron stained with antibody to neurofilament subunit NF-L in green. In red are neuronal stem cells stained with antibody to alpha-internexin.

Autism Featured Neurology

·September 26, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Find How Viral Infection Disrupts Neural Development in Offspring, Increasing Risk of Autism

Immune system activation of the mother during pregnancy can disrupt neurodevelopment in her offspring, a new study shows.