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·May 25, 2021·3 min read

‘Rejuvenating’ the Alzheimer’s Brain

MicroRNA-132 regulates neurogenesis in the hippocampus, according to both mouse and human tissue studies. Restoring levels of microRNA-132 in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease reduces neurogenetic deficits and restores cognitive abilities, researchers say.

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·May 20, 2021·4 min read

How Injured Nerves Stop Themselves From Healing

At the site of injury, nerves release a protein called CXCL12 which attracts growing nerve fibers and keeps them trapped in place. This prevents the nerve fibers from growing in the correct direction to bridge the injury site.

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·May 17, 2021·5 min read

Insulin Is Necessary For Repairing Olfactory Neurons

Following injury or damage, insulin plays a key role in the maturation and regeneration of immature olfactory sensory neurons.

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·March 23, 2021·4 min read

Parkinson’s Gene May Impair How New Neurons Are Made Throughout Our Lifetime

PINK1, a gene associated with Parkinson's disease, is not just responsible for the premature death of dopaminergic neurons, it also plays a key role in the neurogenesis of dopamine neurons throughout life.

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·March 9, 2021·4 min read

Injectable Porous Scaffolds Promote Better and Quicker Healing After Spinal Cord Injuries

A newly developed hydrogel scaffold with regularly spaced pores assists in spinal cell growth and neuron regeneration following spinal cord injury.

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·March 2, 2021·3 min read

Dozens of Genes That Block Regeneration of Neurons

Study identifies 40 genes in mice that actively suppress axon regeneration in the central nervous system.

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·February 27, 2021·3 min read

Reactivating Aging Stem Cells in the Brain

Increasing lamin B1 levels in aging mice resulted in neural stem cell division and an increase in the number of new neurons.

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·February 20, 2021·4 min read

How a Longevity Gene Protects Brain Stem Cells From Stress

FOXO3, a gene linked to longevity in humans, protects neural stem cells from the negative effects of stress.

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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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·February 15, 2021·4 min read

Oxygen Deficit Makes Nerve Cells Grow

Mentally and physically demanding tasks trigger functional hypoxia across the brain. This oxygen shortage activates Epo, which stimulates the growth of new neurons and synapses.