FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 21, 2019·4 min read‘Key player’ identified in genetic link to psychiatric conditionsCYFIP1 plays a key role in the damaging effects of 15q11.2 deletion. When CYFIP1 is missing, myelin abnormalities occur. The findings shed light on how psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and autism, may develop.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 1, 2019·6 min readA comprehensive map of how Alzheimer’s affects the brainAxon myelination is significantly disrupted in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also found brain cells of men and women vary significantly in how their genes respond to the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
GeneticsNeuroethics·January 17, 2012·3 min readA First: Brain Support Cells from Umbilical Cord Stem CellsFor the first time ever, stem cells from umbilical cords have been converted into other types of cells, which may...Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 12, 2020·4 min readA molecular switch for repairing central nervous system disordersA global knockout of the thrombin receptor PAR1 accelerates myelin development. The findings could help with the development of treatments for diseases associated with demyelination, like multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 14, 2021·3 min readA New Model of Alzheimer’s ProgressionA new model of Alzheimer's progression highlights the link between glial cells, toxic protein buildup, and neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2017·8 min readAllergy Drug Improves Function in Patients with Chronic Injury from Multiple SclerosisUCSF researchers reveal a common over the counter antihistamine appears to accelerate neural signaling and restore nervous system functioning for some multiple sclerosis patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 19, 2020·2 min readAnimal study shows human brain cells repair damage in multiple sclerosisHuman iPSCs transplanted into animal models of multiple sclerosis help repair cell damage and restore function.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 21, 2021·4 min readAutism-Linked Gene, if Deleted, Results in Less MyelinThe deletion of the autism-associated Tbx1 gene results in slower cognitive processing and decreased myelin in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 12, 2022·4 min readBrain Cell Insight Could Lead to New Treatments for Neurological-Based DiseasesStudy reports oligodendrocytes in the brain are distinct from oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system due to their metabolic processes. The findings may shed new light on neurological and autoimmune dysfunction in multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2015·3 min readCalling for Aid: Damaged Nerve Cells Communicate with Stem CellsFindings could help researchers develop new treatments for the most devastating forms of multiple sclerosis and other demyelinated diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 14, 2015·3 min readDeath of Myelin Creating Brain Cells May Trigger Multiple SclerosisThe death of myelin producing oligodendrocytes appears to trigger multiple sclerosis like symptoms in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 27, 2018·6 min readDiscovery Opens New Opportunities to Slow or Reverse Multiple SclerosisResearchers report oligodendrocytes may be critical to the remyelination process.Read More
