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Birth of New Neurons in the Human Hippocampus Ends in Childhood

Neuroscience NewsMarch 7, 2018

Although 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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Role of Thyroid Hormone in Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsNovember 6, 2017

Researchers report a thyroid hormone is critical for the earliest stages of brain development.... Read More...

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Transplanted Hematopoietic Stem Cells Reverse Damage Caused By Friedreich’s Ataxia

Neuroscience NewsOctober 26, 2017

According to researchers, a single infusion of HSPCs may halt cellular damage caused by Friedreich's ataxia.... Read More...

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New Cause of Schizophrenia Uncovered

Neuroscience NewsJuly 20, 2017

Researchers 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...

Skin Cells at the Root of Gray Hair and Balding

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2017

Researchers 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...

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Setting Standards for Evaluating Pluripotent Stem Cell Quality

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2016

A newly study reports on a comprehensive characterization of a large set of iPSCs.... Read More...

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A Neural Big Bang?

Neuroscience NewsMarch 3, 2016

A new study sheds light on the mechanisms that allow progenitor cells to generate neurons.... Read More...

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Stem Cells Make ‘Individual Choices’ to Divide or Specialize

Neuroscience NewsMarch 28, 2015

Researchers hope new findings could lead to better control of the production of insulin producing endocrine cells.... Read More...

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Researchers Observe Stem Cell Specialization in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2015

According 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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Researchers Identify Process Producing Neuronal Diversity in Fruit Flies’ Visual System

Neuroscience NewsAugust 29, 2014

Working with fruit flies, researchers identify a mechanism which helps explain how neurons which make up the visual system are generated.... Read More...

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Master Switch for Myelination in Human Brain Stem Cells is Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 30, 2014

Researchers identify the 'master switch' which initiates the myelination process in the brain.... Read More...

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Brainpower Applied to Understanding of Neural Stem Cells

Neuroscience NewsOctober 24, 2013

Researchers discover SMEK1 promotes the differentiation of neural stem and progenitor cells while, at the same time, keeping these cells in check by suppressing their uncontrolled proliferation.... Read More...

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progenitor cells

Birth of New Neurons in the Human Hippocampus Ends in Childhood

Role of Thyroid Hormone in Brain Development

Transplanted Hematopoietic Stem Cells Reverse Damage Caused By Friedreich’s Ataxia

New Cause of Schizophrenia Uncovered

Skin Cells at the Root of Gray Hair and Balding

Setting Standards for Evaluating Pluripotent Stem Cell Quality

A Neural Big Bang?

Stem Cells Make ‘Individual Choices’ to Divide or Specialize

Researchers Observe Stem Cell Specialization in the Brain

Researchers Identify Process Producing Neuronal Diversity in Fruit Flies’ Visual System

Master Switch for Myelination in Human Brain Stem Cells is Identified

Brainpower Applied to Understanding of Neural Stem Cells