New Neurons Archive Old Memories
Researchers report neurogenesis underlies the brain's capacity to create and store new memories. Exercise, researchers report, promotes neurogenesis and increases hippocampal capacity.... Read More...
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Watching Stem Cells Repair Spinal Cord in Real Time
Researchers have successfully used stem cell therapy to regenerate neurons in damaged areas of zebra fish spinal cords. The treatment helped to restore movement following SCI. The findings raise the possibility of developing new treatments for humans suffering paralysis as a result of spinal cord injury.... Read More...
Thorny Life of New Born Neurons
A new study reports repeated stimulation enlarges dendritic spines, enabling contact with existing neural networks. ... Read More...
Three New Genes That May Have Influenced Human Brain Size
Researchers have identified a set of genes that may have influenced human brain size, which helped us diverge from other apes. The study reveals the genes are unique to humans and help to build the neocortex.... Read More...
Myelin Boosts Neuron Growth in Spinal Cord Injuries
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...
Mice Regrow Neurons and Blood Vessels Following a Stroke
Researchers have developed a new gel infused with molecules that stimulates blood vessel growth and suppresses inflammation following a stroke. The study reveals after treatment, mice also regenerated brain tissue and showed improvements in motor behavior.... Read More...
Less is More When it Comes to Developing Bigger Brains
A new study from Cardiff University researchers reveals the human brain may require fewer initial cells to grown compared to mice and monkeys.... Read More...
Interconnected Cells in a Dish Let Researchers Study Brain Disease
Using stem cells to generate a partial model of the brain, researchers discover how communication between neurons is altered in those with Schizophrenia. ... Read More...
Researchers Watch Brain’s Lining Heal After Head Injury
Researchers watch, in real time, as immune cells help repair the meninges following mild traumatic brain injury.... Read More...
Connection Between Postnatal Sensory Experiences and Brain Development
A new Zebra fish study reveals a lack of sensory stimulation following birth can impact neurogenesis and brain development.... Read More...
Stimulating a Brain Pathway Reduces Depressive Behavior: Mouse Study
Stimulating the Ent circuit helped improve depressive behaviors in mouse models of major depressive disorder, researchers report.... Read More...
Older Adults Grow Just As Many New Brain Cells As Young People
A new study reveals older adults can generate just as many new hippocampal neurons from progentior cells as young people. The findings confirm neurogenesis does occur in older individuals.... Read More...