FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 17, 2022·4 min readNeurons and Glia Collaborate to Drive Neural Regeneration Following Brain InjuryStudy reveals how neurons and glial cells contribute to drive neurodegeneration following brain injury.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 13, 2022·4 min readWhy Certain Brain Neurons Are Vulnerable to DegenerationWolframin-expressing excitatory neurons (WFS1) are more vulnerable in the entorhinal cortex.WFS1 may reduce tau-pathology and neurodegeneration via the regulation of stress response to the abnormal buildup of tau aggregates and the downstream protein degradation pathway.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 5, 2022·4 min readElectrical Synapses Occur Throughout Brain and Can Influence Individual Nerve CellsElectrical synapses occur in almost every brain region and can influence the stability and function of individual neurons.Read More
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