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Young Bone Marrow Rejuvenates Aging Brains: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

Researchers report transplanting bone marrow from young mice to older mice helps to preserve memory and learning skills. If the findings can be replicated in humans, researchers believe new therapies can be devised to help combat disorders associated with brain aging.... Read More...

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Simple Drug Combination Creates New Neurons from Neighboring Cells

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 7, 2019

Researchers have identified a small set of molecules that can convert glial cells into new neurons. The finding could help develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and brain injuries.... Read More...

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Stress and Dream Sleep Linked to Pathways of Neuron Death and Survival

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 28, 2019

According to a new study, the consequence of daily stress is linked to an increase in REM sleep. Researchers report the increase is associated with genes involved in apoptosis and cell survival. The findings shed light on how stress leads to mood disorders, and how changes in sleep contribute to this.... Read More...

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Lessons Learned From the Adult Neurogenesis Debate

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

A new paper looks at the controversies surrounding adult neurogenesis.... Read More...

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Old Cells Repair Damage in Brains of Those with Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2019

Researchers discovered oligodendrocyte neurogenesis is limited in the brains of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. However, oligodendrocytes that survive the autoimmune attack associated with MS may be able to form new myelin.... Read More...

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Gene Therapy Promotes Nerve Regeneration

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2019

A new study reveals gene therapy in combination with neurosurgery can help to improve the rate of survival and promote regeneration of nerve fibers.... Read More...

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Stroke Produces Dysfunctional Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2019

Researchers report that following a stroke, the production of new neurons in the hippocampus fail to develop correctly. However, intervening in the production of these neurons could help mitigate memory problems experienced by those who suffer a stroke.... Read More...

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Obese Mice Lose Anxiety When ‘Zombie Cells’ Exit the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2019

According to researchers, obese mice have increased levels of senescent cells in their brains, and these cells contribute to anxiety. Using senolytics to clear the cells helps to reduce anxiety related behaviors.... Read More...

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New Insight Into the Process of New Neuron Generation in the Adult Brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2019

Researchers discover the protein nestin produced in astrocytes plays a role in inhibiting neural differentiation. The study reports nestin does not control adult neurogenesis by acting within neural stem cells, but by regulating Notch signals neural stem cells receive from astrocytes. ... Read More...

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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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Improving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to identifying novel cellular targets and pathways involved in wiring adult born neurons into existing brain circuits.... Read More...

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To See What’s Right in Front of You, Your Brain May Need Some Rewiring

Neuroscience NewsOctober 24, 2018

Researchers provide new evidence of brain plasticity. A new study reveals visual cortex neurons sprout new axons and shed some old ones as animals improve at perceptual learning tasks.... Read More...

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

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Young Bone Marrow Rejuvenates Aging Brains: Mouse Study

Simple Drug Combination Creates New Neurons from Neighboring Cells

Lessons Learned From the Adult Neurogenesis Debate

Old Cells Repair Damage in Brains of Those with Multiple Sclerosis

Gene Therapy Promotes Nerve Regeneration

Stroke Produces Dysfunctional Brain Cells

Obese Mice Lose Anxiety When ‘Zombie Cells’ Exit the Brain

New Insight Into the Process of New Neuron Generation in the Adult Brain

Growing a Brain

Improving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult Brain

To See What’s Right in Front of You, Your Brain May Need Some Rewiring