FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 15, 2017·4 min readFrom Skin to Brain: Stem Cells Without Genetic ModificationResearchers convert adult skin cells into neural crest cells without any genetic modification.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 18, 2017·4 min readSecond Cause of Hidden Hearing Loss IdentifiedResearchers reveal an unexpected cause for hidden hearing loss.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 14, 2016·6 min readStudy Finds Key to Nerve RegenerationResearchers report on how Schwann cells transform to play a more active role in neurogenesis following nerve injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 8, 2016·5 min readBeneficial Role Clarified for Brain Protein Associated with Mad Cow DiseaseResearchers report a protein normally associated with prion diseases may help to maintain myelin.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 7, 2016·5 min readMyelin Cells Feel the ForceResearchers describe the mechanical forces at play during myelination.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 6, 2015·5 min readHow Axons Regenerate on a Proper PathResearchers have identified key components of a mechanism that allows the nervous system to heal itself.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 6, 2015·4 min readSchwann Cells Clear Damaged Myelin and Guide Regeneration Following Nerve DamageA new study reveals how Schwann cells in the PNS degrade myelin following nerve injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 26, 2013·3 min readBladder Function Restored in Animals with Severe Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers restore significant bladder function, through nerve regeneration, in rats with severe spinal cord injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 28, 2013·2 min readResearchers Uncover Key to Development of Peripheral Nervous SystemResearchers uncover a key to the development of the peripheral nervous system, providing new hope to patients suffering from hereditary neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 6, 2013·3 min readNew Clues to Causes of Peripheral Nerve DamageResearchers discover a build up of acylcarnitines in Schwann cells can lead to nerve damage noted in patients with peripheral neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 28, 2013·2 min readGlial Cells Assist in the Repair of Injured NervesResearchers have discovered that, following nerve damage, peripheral glial cells produce the growth factor neuregulin1, which assists in the regeneration of damaged nerves.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 24, 2013·3 min readDoctors Perform First FDA Approved Schwann Cell Transplant in Patient with New Spinal Cord InjuryDoctors performed the first-ever FDA approved Schwann cell transplantation in a patient with a new spinal cord injury. The procedure is a Phase 1 clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of transplanting the patient’s own Schwann cells.Read More
