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·December 21, 2024·8 min read

Rare Brain Cells Offer Clues to Aging and Rejuvenation

A study reveals how brain cell interactions influence aging, showing that rare cell types either accelerate or slow brain aging. Neural stem cells provide a rejuvenating effect on neighboring cells, while T cells drive aging through inflammation.

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·November 10, 2024·3 min read

Reprogrammed Brain Cells Could Restore Damaged Circuits

Scientists have successfully reprogrammed astroglia, a type of brain support cell, into neurons that mimic specific interneurons critical for brain function. By modifying the Ascl1 protein, they increased its efficiency in converting astroglia to neuron-like cells, opening new possibilities for regenerative treatments for brain disorders such as epilepsy.

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·August 5, 2024·7 min read

New Multiple Sclerosis Drug Regenerates Myelin, Improves Movement

A new drug, PIPE-307, shows promise in reversing multiple sclerosis (MS) damage by promoting myelin regeneration around nerve cells, potentially restoring movement and function. Developed by researchers, this innovative therapy targets a specific receptor, M1R, and has already demonstrated success in animal models. PIPE-307 is currently in Phase II clinical trials, offering hope for a groundbreaking treatment that could stop and even heal the damage caused by MS. This novel approach could transform the future of MS therapy by addressing both symptoms and underlying damage.

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·October 16, 2023·6 min read

Biomarker Reveals Likelihood of Neuroregeneration

Researchers unveil a groundbreaking discovery: a new biomarker that predicts neuronal regeneration after injuries. Leveraging the precision of single-cell RNA sequencing, they identified unique gene patterns within neurons, laying the foundation for advanced treatments in nerve repair.

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·January 5, 2023·4 min read

Stimulating Axon Regrowth After Spinal Cord Injury

High-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) activates MAP2K signaling and enhanced axon regeneration and functional recovery following spinal cord injury.

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·December 12, 2022·4 min read

Cellular ‘Glue’ to Regenerate Tissues, Heal Wounds, and Regrow Nerves

Researchers engineered cells containing customized adhesion molecules that bind to specific cell partners in predictable ways to form complex multicellular entities. The discovery is a major step toward building new tissue and organs.

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·November 29, 2022·3 min read

Key Factors Identified for Regeneration of Brain Tissue

Researchers have identified two proteins that prevent the formation of scars in the brain and help promote the regeneration of new neural tissue.

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·September 30, 2022·6 min read

‘Love Hormone’ Oxytocin Could Mend a Broken Heart

Oxytocin, a hormone connected with bonding and love, could help to heal damage following a heart attack. Researchers found oxytocin stimulates stem cells from the heart's outer layer and migrates into the middle layer where it develops into muscle cells that generate heart contractions. This could be used to promote the regeneration of heart cells following a heart attack.

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·September 20, 2022·4 min read

Understanding the Connection Between the Immune System and Regeneration

Using zebrafish, researchers investigated the timing and genetic programming of macrophages that help repair and regenerate the sensory organs within the fish. The findings could help pave the way for regenerative treatments for spinal cord injuries, hearing loss, and heart disorders in humans.

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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.