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·November 19, 2025·8 min read

Restoring Vision: Temporary Retinal Silencing Reverses Amblyopia

A new study in mice shows that briefly anesthetizing the retina of the weaker eye can restore its neural influence in the adult visual cortex. The treatment activates a specific burst-firing mode in thalamic neurons, a developmental mechanism that reopens plasticity even after the usual critical period has closed.

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·August 29, 2025·4 min read

Stem Cells Use Toggle Switch to Regenerate Neurons

Scientists have uncovered how stem cells in the olfactory system continually regenerate neurons responsible for our sense of smell. Using live zebrafish imaging, cell tracking, and single-cell RNA sequencing, researchers identified a bistable toggle switch that drives progenitor cells to commit to specific fates and self-organize into “cellular neighborhoods.”

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·April 11, 2025·6 min read

Hidden Neural Stem Cells May Hold Key to Brain Regeneration

Scientists have identified a previously unknown type of neural stem cell (pNSC) that exists outside the brain and spinal cord, overturning decades of neuroscience dogma. These peripheral neural stem cells, discovered in tissues like the lung and tail of mice, share key properties with brain-derived neural stem cells, including the ability to self-renew and differentiate into neurons.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 8, 2025·5 min read

Stem Cells in the Brain Use Childlike Signals to Trigger Regeneration

Scientists have discovered that neural stem cells (NSCs) receive constant feedback from their daughter cells, influencing whether they remain dormant or activate to form new neurons and glia. This parent-child relationship helps regulate brain regeneration and repair.

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·January 7, 2025·4 min read

Unlocking Spinal Cord Regeneration: Astrocytes Lead the Way

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are challenging to treat due to the limited regenerative capacity of the central nervous system. A new study reveals that while ependymal cells in the spinal cord show minimal repair potential, astrocytes can transdifferentiate into oligodendrocytes, aiding in remyelination.

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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.