Genetic Background of Autism Connected to Stem Cell Dysfunction
Researchers report functional alterations in L-type calcium channels were detected in models of Fragile X syndrome.... Read More...
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Experimental Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Parkinson’s
Tasquinimod, a new cancer drug, appears to control genes associated with Parkinson's disease, a new study reports. ... Read More...
Mini Retinas Shed Light on Connection Between Eyes and Brain
Findings could help to develop new treatments to restore site when connections between the eyes and brain are damaged, researchers say.... Read More...
Brain Cells in Dish Shed Light on Genetic Origins of Schizophrenia
Gene expression over the course of neural development is significantly associated with a genetic risk for developing schizophrenia, researchers report.... Read More...
Dish Grown Human Retinas Explain How Color Vision Develops
Using human retinal tissue grown from stem cells, researchers shed light on how color vision develops. The study found thyroid hormones dictated whether the cells became blue, green or red photoreceptors.... Read More...
Human Brain Cell Transplant Offers Insight into Neurological Conditions
Researchers have successfully transplanted human brain cells into mouse brains and watched how they grow to form networks. The technique could be used to study a range of neurological conditions, the researchers report.... Read More...
How the Sense of Smell Developed
A new study may help answer the age old questions as to whether animals' sense of smell became so viable. The findings shed light on why some animals developed extraordinary olfactory systems.... Read More...
Watching Stem Cells Repair Spinal Cord in Real Time
Researchers have successfully used stem cell therapy to regenerate neurons in damaged areas of zebra fish spinal cords. The treatment helped to restore movement following SCI. The findings raise the possibility of developing new treatments for humans suffering paralysis as a result of spinal cord injury.... Read More...
Same Characteristics Can Be Acquired Differently When It Comes to Neurons
Researchers report distant molecular mechanisms can generate the same features in different neurons. The findings shed new light on how brain cells develop.... Read More...
Molecular Mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease Unraveled
In Parkinson's disease, alpha synuclein clumps move to and damage mitochondrial proteins, making them less efficient and causing the mitochondrial to burst, leaking out chemicals that tell the cells to die, researchers say.... Read More...
Lab Grown Neurons Improve Breathing Following Spinal Cord Injury: Mouse Study
By transplanting V2a interneurons, researchers improved respiratory function in mice with spinal cord injuries, a new study reports.... Read More...
First 3D Printed Human Corneas
Mixing together human corneal stromal cells with alginate and collagen to make a bioink, researchers have successfully created 3D printed human corneas.... Read More...