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Scientists ‘reverse engineer’ brain cancer cells to find new targets for treatment

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

Using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, researchers identified actionable pathways responsible for the growth of glioblastoma stem cells. By reverse engineering brain cancer cells, multiple potential new targets for cancer treatments have been uncovered.... Read More...

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Researchers discover crucial link between brain and gut stem cells

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

The insulin-like growth factor II gene plays a critical role in adult stem cell maintenance of both the intestine and the brain. Findings suggest IGF-2 is essential for multiple stem cell types, including those implicated in cognitive function and renewing the lining of the small intestine.... Read More...

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Parkinson’s clues seen in tiny fish could aid quest for treatments

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2019

Zebrafish study reveals how key dopaminergic neurons, which are damaged as a result of Parkinson's disease, can be regenerated. Researchers report the immune system plays a critical role in the process.... Read More...

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Single Population of Stem Cells Contributes to Lifelong Hippocampal Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsMarch 28, 2019

The findings support a continuous model of neurogenesis throughout development and adulthood.... Read More...

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Discovery of the Genetics Conductor of Brain Stem Cells

Neuroscience NewsMarch 5, 2019

Researchers describe their findings about how the Foxg1 gene is involved in the development and differentiation of neurons and glial cells from stem cells.... Read More...

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Researchers Rejuvenate Stem Cells In the Aging Brain: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsMarch 1, 2019

Researchers have successfully rejuvenated stem cells in the brains of aging mice. The study reports the rejuvenated stem cells help improve regeneration of injured or diseased brain areas. ... Read More...

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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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stem cells

Scientists ‘reverse engineer’ brain cancer cells to find new targets for treatment

Researchers discover crucial link between brain and gut stem cells

Parkinson’s clues seen in tiny fish could aid quest for treatments

Single Population of Stem Cells Contributes to Lifelong Hippocampal Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

Discovery of the Genetics Conductor of Brain Stem Cells

Researchers Rejuvenate Stem Cells In the Aging Brain: Mouse Study

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