neural stem cells

Growing a Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2018

Researchers have identified how a two step control mechanism that assists in the transition of undefined stem cells into neurons. The findings may help develop new regenerative medical therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Brain Cells in Dish Shed Light on Genetic Origins of Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2018

Gene expression over the course of neural development is significantly associated with a genetic risk for developing schizophrenia, researchers report.... Read More...

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Can Researchers Leverage Mysterious Mossy Cells for Brain Disease Treatments?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2018

A new study reports mossy cells in the dentate gyrus help control neurogenesis and may play a role in common brain disorders.... Read More...

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Early Maternal Diet Affects Brain Development and Adult Memory

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2018

A new study reveals maternal diet during pregnancy can have dramatic implications for fetal brain development and can impact short term memory in adults. ... Read More...

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Same Characteristics Can Be Acquired Differently When It Comes to Neurons

Neuroscience NewsJune 15, 2018

Researchers report distant molecular mechanisms can generate the same features in different neurons. The findings shed new light on how brain cells develop.... Read More...

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Myelin Boosts Neuron Growth in Spinal Cord Injuries

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2018

A new study challenges conventional belief that myelin can inhibit neuronal growth. Researchers report rat myelin stimulated axon outgrowths in neural precursor cells, and human iPSCs.... Read More...

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Leg Exercise is Critical to Brain and Nervous System Health

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2018

Weight bearing leg exercises send signals to the brain which are vital for the production of healthy neural cells, researchers report.... Read More...

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