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·January 4, 2017·2 min read

Understanding the Causes of Neurological Abnormalities That Result From Premature Birth

Researchers report motor problems associated with preterm birth could be due to defects in peripheral nerves.

Featured Psychology

·September 13, 2012·3 min read

How Early Social Deprivation Impairs Long-Term Cognitive Function

A study shows social isolation during early life prevents the cells that make up the brain's white matter from maturing and producing the right amount of myelin, the fatty "insulation" on nerve fibers that helps them transmit long-distance messages within the brain.

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·September 18, 2015·5 min read

Observing Social Life of Cells Boosts Understanding of Myelin Diseases

Researchers have developed a new method to capture how brain cells communicate with greater precision.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·April 24, 2019·4 min read

Hypersociability in Williams syndrome result of Myelination deficits

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

Featured Neuroscience

·June 7, 2016·5 min read

Myelin Cells Feel the Force

Researchers describe the mechanical forces at play during myelination.

Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 19, 2018·4 min read

How Autism Associated Gene Affects the Brain

CHD8, a gene associated with autism plays a significant role in oligodendrocyte development, researchers report.

This image shows a range of MRI brain scans from the study.

Featured Neurology

·August 26, 2014·3 min read

Wii Balance Board Induces Changes in the Brains of MS Patients

Researchers report using a balance board from a video game system can help some MS patients to reduce the risk of accidental falls.

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·February 14, 2018·4 min read

Watching Myelin Patterns Form

Researchers have observed, in real time, the formation and repair of myelin sheaths around nerve fibers.

This diagram shows the structure of a neuron.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 26, 2015·4 min read

Tuning of Timing in Auditory Axons

Researchers discover the axons of auditory neurons which respond to low and high frequency sounds differ in morphology. These variations correlate with differences in the speed of signal conduction.

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·January 29, 2019·5 min read

Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells

Researchers have successfully created stem cell derived brain cells which can generate oligodendrocytes, neurons and astrocytes.

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·February 20, 2016·6 min read

Novel Combination of Ingredients in Formula Offers Support for Brain Development

Researchers report a novel combination of MFGM, lactoferrin and prebiotics added to a DHA and ARA formula advanced brain development in piglets. This advanced formula could potentially be used on human babies.