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·October 11, 2018·4 min read

Human Brain Cell Transplant Offers Insight into Neurological Conditions

Researchers have successfully transplanted human brain cells into mouse brains and watched how they grow to form networks. The technique could be used to study a range of neurological conditions, the researchers report.

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·January 21, 2017·5 min read

Rabies Viruses Reveal Wiring in Transparent Brains

Researchers use rabies viruses to see how well transplanted neural cells have connected to neural network in the brains of mice.

Image shows the location of the amygdala in the brain.

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·December 8, 2016·4 min read

Transplanted Interneurons Can Help Reduce Fear: Mouse Study

Coupling training to reduce fear and transplanting embryonic interneurons into the amygdala of mice, researchers were able to reduce fear response, a new study reports.

Image shows immature inhibitory neuron precursors.

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·September 23, 2016·7 min read

Human Neuron Transplants Treat Spinal Cord Injury in Mice

Researchers have successfully transplanted human neurons to treat symptoms of spinal cord injury in mice. The researchers believe this could pave the way for eventual treatment in humans.