FeaturedNeuroscience·August 21, 2020·3 min readDiscovering the Mechanism of Brain Vascular Pathfinding During DevelopmentCalcium activity mediated by Piezo1 channels regulates the pathfinding of blood vessels in the developing brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 19, 2016·4 min readNeurons Feel The ForceResearchers have discovered a new mechanism which helps to control brain development.Read More
FeaturedFeatured ArticlesNeuroscience·September 2, 2010·5 min readPiezo1 And Piezo2 Proteins Involved In Cellular Response To Mechanical StimulationScientists have identified two proteins which may have a critical function in biological systems. The proteins, named Piezo1 and Piezo2, have been identified as being involved in cellular response to mechanical stimulation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 22, 2022·4 min readScientists Identify Sensor Underlying Mechanical Itch StimulusStudy identifies a specific protein in sensory neurons that detects mechanical itch stimuli such as an insect crawling on the skin or when one touches an object that irritates the skin.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 14, 2019·3 min readScientists reverse aging process in rat brain stem cellsRemoving Piezo1 from the surface of aged brain stem cells caused the cells to become rejuvenated and regain their normal regenerative function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 20, 2021·3 min readUnleashing Treg Cells May Lead to Treatments for Multiple SclerosisPiezo1 limits the potential of regulatory T cells (Treg) to mitigate autoimmune neuroinflammation. Inhibiting Piezo1 could lead to new treatments for autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis.Read More
