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This shows an older man on an exercise bike in a hospital. A nurse is at his side. On the cycle is a monitor with a brain game.

·August 3, 2025·7 min read

Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reveals that long-term adaptive cycling can measurably reshape brain signals in people with Parkinson’s Disease, offering clues into how exercise relieves motor symptoms. Researchers used deep brain stimulation (DBS) implants to track neural activity before and after 12 sessions of dynamic cycling.

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·July 22, 2025·6 min read

Aging Clock Unveils Compounds That Rejuvenate Brain Cells

Scientists developed a computational “aging clock” that measures the biological age of brain cells and identifies compounds with rejuvenating potential. By analyzing gene activity from healthy and neurodegenerative brain tissue, they pinpointed 453 interventions predicted to reverse cellular aging.

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·July 21, 2025·6 min read

Youthful Blood Restores Aging Retina and Vision

Researchers demonstrated that systemic factors from young mice can rejuvenate the aging retina by alleviating cellular senescence and restoring function. Using heterochronic parabiosis and single-cell RNA sequencing, the study identified AdipoR1 and its downstream AMPK signaling as key drivers of retinal rejuvenation.

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·July 5, 2025·4 min read

Human Brains Keep Making Memory Neurons in Adulthood

A groundbreaking study shows that the human hippocampus continues producing new neurons well into late adulthood. Researchers identified neural progenitor cells—the precursors to neurons—in adults up to 78 years old, confirming ongoing neurogenesis in the memory center of the brain.

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·May 22, 2025·6 min read

CRISPR Delivers RNA to Repair Neurons Right Where It’s Needed

Researchers have developed a new CRISPR-based technology that transports RNA to exact locations within neurons, where it can trigger repair and regrowth—offering hope for treating neurological diseases and injuries. Unlike traditional CRISPR tools that edit DNA, this system repurposes CRISPR-Cas13 to act like a “mailman,” carrying RNA to damaged sites using built-in molecular zip codes.

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·May 9, 2025·3 min read

Oxygen Boost Sparks Early Brain Growth

A new study reveals that raising oxygen tension during weeks four to six of brain organoid development significantly promotes neurogenesis, guided by the oxygen-binding protein neuroglobin. Using cerebral organoids and cutting-edge imaging, researchers monitored internal oxygen levels and linked their changes to key stages in early brain development.

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·April 11, 2025·6 min read

Hidden Neural Stem Cells May Hold Key to Brain Regeneration

Scientists have identified a previously unknown type of neural stem cell (pNSC) that exists outside the brain and spinal cord, overturning decades of neuroscience dogma. These peripheral neural stem cells, discovered in tissues like the lung and tail of mice, share key properties with brain-derived neural stem cells, including the ability to self-renew and differentiate into neurons.

This shows an AI representation of stem cells.

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·February 8, 2025·5 min read

Stem Cells in the Brain Use Childlike Signals to Trigger Regeneration

Scientists have discovered that neural stem cells (NSCs) receive constant feedback from their daughter cells, influencing whether they remain dormant or activate to form new neurons and glia. This parent-child relationship helps regulate brain regeneration and repair.

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·January 7, 2025·4 min read

Unlocking Spinal Cord Regeneration: Astrocytes Lead the Way

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are challenging to treat due to the limited regenerative capacity of the central nervous system. A new study reveals that while ependymal cells in the spinal cord show minimal repair potential, astrocytes can transdifferentiate into oligodendrocytes, aiding in remyelination.

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·December 5, 2024·5 min read

Adult Neurogenesis Fuels Verbal Learning and Memory

Adult neurogenesis, the creation of new brain cells, supports verbal learning and memory. Using brain tissue from epilepsy patients, researchers discovered a direct link between fewer immature brain cells and cognitive decline, particularly in verbal learning and memory.

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·November 27, 2024·4 min read

Key Protein Found to Guide Neural Development and Cell Identity

Researchers have uncovered the crucial role of a protein subunit, INST10, in guiding pluripotent stem cells toward becoming neural cells during early development. The study found that diminished INST10 levels caused cells to lose neural identity and shift toward other fates, such as mesenchymal or intestinal cells.

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·November 12, 2024·8 min read

Exercise Spurs Nerve Growth Through Biochemical and Physical Impact

Researchers found that exercise promotes neuron growth through both biochemical signals (myokines) and physical stretching. Muscle cells, when contracted, release myokines that boost neuron growth and maturity.

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neurogenesis

Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease

Aging Clock Unveils Compounds That Rejuvenate Brain Cells

Youthful Blood Restores Aging Retina and Vision

Human Brains Keep Making Memory Neurons in Adulthood

CRISPR Delivers RNA to Repair Neurons Right Where It’s Needed

Oxygen Boost Sparks Early Brain Growth

Hidden Neural Stem Cells May Hold Key to Brain Regeneration

Stem Cells in the Brain Use Childlike Signals to Trigger Regeneration

Unlocking Spinal Cord Regeneration: Astrocytes Lead the Way

Adult Neurogenesis Fuels Verbal Learning and Memory

Key Protein Found to Guide Neural Development and Cell Identity

Exercise Spurs Nerve Growth Through Biochemical and Physical Impact

Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease

Brain Reward Signals Blunted by Genetic Depression Risk

Fat Molecule May Control How You Feel Emotion

Signs of MS Emerge 15 Years Before Diagnosis

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