FeaturedNeurology·June 11, 2012·2 min readResearch May Hold Key to Multiple Sclerosis TreatmentA receptor recently discovered to control the movement of immune cells across the blood-brain barrier may hold the key to...Read More
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Genetics·June 7, 2012·3 min readScientists Reprogram Skin Cells into Brain CellsInnovative technique lays groundwork for novel stem cell therapies Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have for the first time transformed...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 24, 2012·4 min readPersistent Changes to Sensory Experience can Promote Rewiring of Aging BrainMax Planck Florida Institute Study Shows: Persistent Sensory Experience Is Good For The Aging Brain Despite a long-held scientific belief...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 24, 2012·3 min readMicroglia Eliminate Unnecessary Synapses During Brain DevelopmentImmune cells “sculpt” circuits in the brain by eating away excess connections Findings offer a fresh look at developmental and...Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 23, 2012·3 min readRobust White Matter Helps Keep Us Smart As We AgeWell-connected brains make you smarter in older age Brains that maintain healthy nerve connections as we age help keep us...Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 23, 2012·3 min readAntioxidant Urate Could Protect Against Parkinson’s DiseaseStudy supports urate protection against Parkinson’s disease, hints at novel mechanism In vitro study indicates urate protection extends beyond antioxidant...Read More
Neuroscience·May 22, 2012·2 min readAntibodies Against Par-4 and Ceramide Could Prove Effective Against Alzheimer’s DiseaseNeuron-nourishing cells appear to retaliate in Alzheimer’s When brain cells start oozing too much of the amyloid protein that is...Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 22, 2012·3 min readStem Cell Research Could Benefit Fragile X PatientsStem Cell Research Paves way for Progress on Dealing with Fragile X Retardation Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 21, 2012·3 min readVon Economo Neurons Discovered In Macaque Monkey Insular CortexRare Neurons Discovered in Monkey Brains Max Planck scientists discover brain cells in monkeys that may be linked to self-awareness...Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2012·2 min readRevealing the Stars of Brain AdaptabilityStar-shaped brain cells called astrocytes are found to bridge the gap between global brain activity and localized circuits. Global network...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2012·4 min readGlial Cells Supply Nerve Fibers with Energy-Rich Metabolic ProductsGlial cells pass on metabolites to neurons. Around 100 billion neurons in the human brain enable us to think, feel...Read More
