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          oligodendrocyte precursor cells

          The image is a montage of images showing an oligodendrocyte precursor cell. The caption best describes the image.
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          ·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.
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          the pictures show NG2-expressing OPC in healthy nerve tissue.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·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.
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          This is an electrophysiology slide showing neurons
          FeaturedNeurology
          ·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.
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          The image shows stained oligodendrocyte progenitor cells in the brain.
          ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen 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.
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          Image illustrates how demyelination and remyelination occur.
          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·September 3, 2015·3 min read

          Researchers Reveal Molecular Mechanism Behind Remyelination

          A new study outlines the mechanism involved in remyelination.
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          a brain
          FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology
          ·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.
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          This shows the OPC cells
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·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.
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          This shows oligodendrocyte precursor cells
          ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience
          ·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.
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