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Researchers Create Organoid of a Brain Region to Study Cognitive Disorders

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

Researchers have created an organoid of the thalamus, which they have fused with an organoid of the frontal cortex in order to study ASD, depression and other neuropsychiatric conditions.... Read More...

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CRISPR Gene Editing Makes Stem Cells ‘Invisible’ to Immune System

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2019

Researchers say the new technique can help prevent transplant rejection.... Read More...

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Can We Repair the Brain? Using Stem Cells to Treat Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2019

Researchers report on how new advances in stem cell biology and genetic engineering could be beneficial in developing new treatments for Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers have developed a new technique to study the development of human neurons compared to the neurons of nonhuman primates. The findings shed new light on the evolution of the human brain.... Read More...

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Hyperactive Neurons May Be to Blame When Antidepressants Don’t Work

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 1, 2019

Researchers shed new light on why some people may not respond to antidepressants for major depressive disorder. The study reports, neurons in the brains of some with MDD may become hyperactive in the presence of SSRIs. ... Read More...

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Identity Crisis of Satiety Neurons Leads to Obesity

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 31, 2019

A new study reveals the molecular switch that helps control the function of satiety neurons and body weight.... Read More...

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Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2019

Researchers have successfully created stem cell derived brain cells which can generate oligodendrocytes, neurons and astrocytes. ... Read More...

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Helping Cells to Help Themselves May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2019

Researchers have discovered how the body is able to initiate repair mechanisms which can limit the extent of damage to the myelin sheath. The findings could help with the development of new therapies for multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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Muscle Stem Cells Can Drive Cancer that Arises in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2019

Researchers report muscle stem cells may give rise to rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the muscles in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The study also identifies two genes linked to the tumor's growth. ... Read More...

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3D Printed Implant Promotes Neural Growth to Treat Spinal Cord Injury

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Researchers have developed a novel 3D printed scaffolding that mimics natural anatomy and boost stem cell treatment for spinal cord repair. While the initial scaffolds have been designed for rat models of SCI, researchers report the approach is scalable to humans.... Read More...

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Study Reveals What May Prevent Remyelination

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

Study reveals PRRX1 gene expression results in cell cycle arrest and quiescence of oligodendrocyte progenitors, blocking myelin production.... Read More...

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Growing a Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2018

Researchers have identified how a two step control mechanism that assists in the transition of undefined stem cells into neurons. The findings may help develop new regenerative medical therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

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AI

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Learning Transistor Mimics the Brain

Researchers Translate Brain Signals Directly Into Speech

Robotics

New Prosthetic Restores the Sense of Where Your Hand Is

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Spinal Cord is Smarter than Previously Thought

Psychology

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Combination Therapy May Be Beneficial For Schizophrenia Treatment

Researchers Create Organoid of a Brain Region to Study Cognitive Disorders

CRISPR Gene Editing Makes Stem Cells ‘Invisible’ to Immune System

Can We Repair the Brain? Using Stem Cells to Treat Parkinson’s

Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain

Hyperactive Neurons May Be to Blame When Antidepressants Don’t Work

Identity Crisis of Satiety Neurons Leads to Obesity

Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells

Helping Cells to Help Themselves May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis

Muscle Stem Cells Can Drive Cancer that Arises in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

3D Printed Implant Promotes Neural Growth to Treat Spinal Cord Injury

Study Reveals What May Prevent Remyelination

Growing a Brain