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FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 7, 2020Coronavirus receptor abundantly expressed in certain progenitor cellsCertain progenitor cells in the bronchi are mainly responsible for producing coronavirus receptors. These cells normally develop into respiratory tract sells linked with cilia, that clear bacteria out of the lungs. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 7, 2018Birth of New Neurons in the Human Hippocampus Ends in ChildhoodAlthough observed in other species, researchers report hippocampal neurogenesis does not persist through adult life in humans. Researchers say human hippocampal neurogenesis is not detectable in the adult brain. Read More
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FeaturedMost PopularNeurosciencePsychology·July 20, 2017New Cause of Schizophrenia UncoveredResearchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a significant discovery as to how schizophrenia may occur. They discovered a genetic defect that causes damage to glial cells may also impair the production of myelin. Researchers believe the lack of myelin may be a significant contributor to the development of schizophrenia in some patients. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2017Skin Cells at the Root of Gray Hair and BaldingResearchers implicate KROXO20, a gene associated with neuron development, and SCF in hair graying and balding. They believe the findings could answer additional questions about human aging. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 9, 2016Setting Standards for Evaluating Pluripotent Stem Cell QualityA newly study reports on a comprehensive characterization of a large set of iPSCs. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 3, 2016A Neural Big Bang?A new study sheds light on the mechanisms that allow progenitor cells to generate neurons. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 28, 2015Stem Cells Make ‘Individual Choices’ to Divide or SpecializeResearchers hope new findings could lead to better control of the production of insulin producing endocrine cells. Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 19, 2015Researchers Observe Stem Cell Specialization in the BrainAccording to a recently published stem cell study, new cells are quick to respond to sensory stimuli and adopt a function. Read More
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