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·April 30, 2020·4 min read

Scientists regenerate neurons in mice with spinal cord injury and optic nerve damage

LIN28, a molecule that regulates cell growth could help in the treatment of spinal cord injury and optic nerve damage. When expressed above normal levels, the molecule fuels axon growth in mice with injury, enabling the body to repair damaged nerves.

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·July 26, 2017·5 min read

Risk for Bipolar Disorder Associated with Faster Aging

A new study in Neuropsychopharmacology reveals an association between faster aging and bipolar depression. Researchers discovered those with bipolar disorder who did not take lithum had shorter telomere length than those with the disorder who took the medication. The study suggests reduced telomere length could reduce hippocampal neurogenesis, increasing the risk for mood disorders.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·January 23, 2019·4 min read

Old Cells Repair Damage in Brains of Those with Multiple Sclerosis

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.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 9, 2019·2 min read

The genetic signature of memory

Cortical and subcortical memory regions exhibit distinct genetic signatures that reflect potential differences in health and disease.

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Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·October 28, 2016·4 min read

Protein Associated With Growth of Breast Cancer Essential for Production of New Neurons

Researchers report AP2gamma, a protein associated with the growth of breast cancer tumors, plays a vital role in the regulation of hippocampal neurogenesis.

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Brain Cancer Featured

·February 21, 2013·2 min read

Neuroscientist Sheds Light on Cause for ‘Chemo Brain’

A new study argues that prolonged chemotherapy decreases the development of new brain cells, and disrupts ongoing brain rhythms in the part of the brain responsible for making new memories.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 30, 2017·5 min read

Motor Neuron Disease Discovery Offers New Insights into Potential Treatment Targets

A new study sheds light on how some forms of motor neuron disease begins and progresses at a cellular level.

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·February 16, 2021·4 min read

Biodegradable Microcapsules Deliver Nerve Growth Factor to Guide Neuronal Development

A newly developed biodegradable microcapsule that delivers nerve growth factor guides the development of hippocampal neurons in in-vitro experiments.

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·October 26, 2016·3 min read

Epigenetics and Neural Cell Death

Researchers report on an epigenetic mechanism which is active only in the early phases of neurogenesis triggers and the subsequent death of neural cells.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 21, 2016·4 min read

Tweaking Immune Response May Be a Key to Combating Alzheimer’s

Learning how to manipulate inflammatory conditions could help to develop new therapies to stimulate neurogenesis and protect against Alzheimer's, a new study suggests.