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‘Key player’ identified in genetic link to psychiatric conditions

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2019

CYFIP1 plays a key role in the damaging effects of 15q11.2 deletion. When CYFIP1 is missing, myelin abnormalities occur. The findings shed light on how psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and autism, may develop.... Read More...

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New pain organ discovered in the skin

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2019

In a groundbreaking finding, researchers have identified a new sensory organ under the skin that can detect pain as a result of impact or pinpricks. The organ comprises of glial cells with multiple long protrusions which collectively make up the mesh-like organ under the skin.... Read More...

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Scientists reverse aging process in rat brain stem cells

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2019

Removing Piezo1 from the surface of aged brain stem cells caused the cells to become rejuvenated and regain their normal regenerative function.... Read More...

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Glial cells are critical players in brain’s response to social stress

Neuroscience NewsAugust 13, 2019

The behavior of oligodendrocytes plays a critical role in determining whether we tolerate or succumb to stress. ... Read More...

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Differences in MS patients’ cerebrospinal fluid may be key to drugs that halt progression

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2019

Ceramide exposure impairs the ability for neurons to make energy by directly damaging mitochondria. Additionally, ceramides force neurons to rapidly uptake glucose in order to provide cellular energy. ... Read More...

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Discovery reveals prolific ability of Schwann cells to generate myelin

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2019

Schwann cells are much more prolific in generating myelin than previously believed. Knocking out the fbxw7 gene in mouse models, researchers discovered individual Schwann cells began to spread myelin across many axons.... Read More...

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Pain signaling in humans more rapid than previously known

Neuroscience NewsJuly 3, 2019

Pain signaling occurs much faster than previously believed. Researchers report thickly myelinated nerves contribute to pain processing speeds. ... Read More...

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How stressed-out gut bacteria may trigger autoimmune response

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

Chronic social stress in mice induces the expression of virulent genes in the gut microbiota. The altered microbiota increases the presence of effector T helper cells in the lymph nodes and induces myelin autoreactive cells. Exposure to chronic stress, therefore, may increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases for some individuals with a susceptibility.... Read More...

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Pigment-producing stem cells can regenerate myelin sheath: Mouse study

Neuroscience NewsMay 6, 2019

Skin-related stem cells may be key to helping restore the myelin sheath in patients with multiple sclerosis. Using mouse models, researchers discovered melanocyte stem cells can, under the right conditions, function as cells that create myelin.... Read More...

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A comprehensive map of how Alzheimer’s affects the brain

Neuroscience NewsMay 1, 2019

Axon myelination is significantly disrupted in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also found brain cells of men and women vary significantly in how their genes respond to the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Stem cells from hair follicles have potential to repair myelin sheath in mice

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2019

Melanocyte stem cells from human hair follicles that carry CD34 have the ability to turn into glial cells. The CD34+ stem cells can regenerate myelin, both on neurons and in mouse models with a genetic defect that prevents the formation of healthy myelin sheaths. The findings could have positive implications for the treatment of demyelinating diseases, such as Multiple Sclerosis.... Read More...

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Hypersociability in Williams syndrome result of Myelination deficits

Neuroscience NewsApril 24, 2019

Myelin thickness and oligodendrocytes were significantly reduced in the prefrontal cortex in mouse models of Williams syndrome. ... Read More...

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‘Key player’ identified in genetic link to psychiatric conditions

New pain organ discovered in the skin

Scientists reverse aging process in rat brain stem cells

Differences in MS patients’ cerebrospinal fluid may be key to drugs that halt progression

Discovery reveals prolific ability of Schwann cells to generate myelin

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