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·October 10, 2024·4 min read

Neuroimaging Reveals How OPC Cells Shape Visual Processing

Researchers revealed the intricate role of OPC cells in shaping the brain's neural circuits. Previously known mainly for supporting neuron insulation, OPCs also prune unnecessary synaptic connections, refining the brain’s wiring as we accumulate experiences.

This shows oligodendrocyte precursor cells

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·November 28, 2022·6 min read

Scientists Capture Detailed Snapshots of Mouse Brain Cells Nibbling on Neurons

Oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) play a significant role in synaptic pruning, a new study reveals.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 28, 2022·2 min read

The Unexpected Cells Helping to Shape Young Brains

During brain development, oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) contribute to the neural pruning process, helping to shape the healthy development of the brain.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·January 29, 2018·4 min read

Glial Cells Play Key Role in Regulating Motivation for Drug in Heroin Addiction

Researchers report in glial cells, drug induced plasticity can reduce the motivation for heroin. The findings could help develop new treatments for opioid addiction.

Image illustrates how demyelination and remyelination occur.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 3, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Reveal Molecular Mechanism Behind Remyelination

A new study outlines the mechanism involved in remyelination.

The image shows stained oligodendrocyte progenitor cells in the brain.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 15, 2014·5 min read

Neurons Listen to Glial Cells

A collaborative research paper uncovers a novel mechanism of altered information processing between neurons.

This is an electrophysiology slide showing neurons

Featured Neurology

·October 9, 2013·5 min read

New Strategy to Treat Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise in Mice

Researchers have identified a set of compounds which could be used to treat MS. These compounds boost a population of progenitor cells which can repair damage to nerve fibers caused by the disease.

the pictures show NG2-expressing OPC in healthy nerve tissue.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 31, 2013·2 min read

Researcher Decode Mechanisms of Cell Orientation in the Brain

New research shows the transmembrane protein NG2 controls orientation of cell migration towards a wound.

The image is a montage of images showing an oligodendrocyte precursor cell. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Neuroscience Neuroscience Videos

·May 9, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Discover Dynamic Behavior of Progenitor Cells in Brain

Monitoring progenitor cells in the brains of living mice, researchers discover these cells remain highly dynamic in the adult brain. Progenitor cells can transform into cells that insulate nerve fibers and help form scars that aid in tissue repair, study suggests.