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First treatment for pain using human stem cells a success

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2020

Transplanting GABAergic cells derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells into mice resulted in safe, lasting, and effective relief from extreme neuropathic pain. Researchers hope to begin human testing within five years.... Read More...

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How stress causes gray hair

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2020

Study reveals a link between the nervous system and stem cells that regenerate pigment in hair follicles. When stressed, norepinephrine from the sympathetic nervous system causes melanocyte stem cells to activate excessively. The stem cells all convert into pigment-producing cells, prematurely depleting the reservoir. The findings explain the cellular and molecular links between stress and premature hair graying.... Read More...

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A new role for neurogenesis

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 20, 2020

Dentate gyrus neurogenesis acts to replace lost neurons and restore function following massive neuron loss. ... Read More...

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Rejuvenating the brain: More stem cells improve learning and memory of old mice

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2020

Critical aspects of hippocampal function can be reversed in old age, or compensated for throughout life, with the help of neural stem cells.... Read More...

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Transplanted brain stem cells survive without anti-rejection drugs

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2019

Researchers have developed a new method to transplant neural stem cells into mice without the need for lifelong anti-rejection medications.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s disease risk gene APOE4 impairs function of brain immune cells

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2019

APOE4 increases the inflammatory response of human microglia while reducing cellular migration. The gene also impairs the metabolic activity of the immune cells. The findings show APOE4 has a profound impact on the basic functions of microglia.... Read More...

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Scientists identify gene as master regulator in schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 14, 2019

TCF4 may serve as a master regulator of a gene network dysregulated in schizophrenia at the early stages of neurodevelopment.... Read More...

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Creation of new brain cells plays an underappreciated role in Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsAugust 30, 2019

Microglia may play a significant role in disrupting neurogenesis in those with Alzheimer's disease. When mice were given drugs which caused microglial cells to die, neurogenesis returned to normal.... Read More...

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Human developmental clock mimicked in a dish

Neuroscience NewsAugust 29, 2019

The human development 'clock in a dish' opens up new avenues for research and provides a way to replicate developmental disorders.... Read More...

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Signal blocks stem cell division in the geriatric brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 29, 2019

A gene regulated called Id4 appears to be a key component in controlling stem cell proliferation. ... Read More...

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Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2019

Glioblastoma stem cells' circadian clocks ramp up the cells' metabolism, making them stronger, more resistant to treatment, and able to divide and multiply more rapidly. By targeting the stem cells with a small molecule drug, researchers found mice models lived longer and their tumors shrank.... Read More...

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Scientists reverse aging process in rat brain stem cells

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2019

Removing Piezo1 from the surface of aged brain stem cells caused the cells to become rejuvenated and regain their normal regenerative function.... Read More...

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First treatment for pain using human stem cells a success

How stress causes gray hair

A new role for neurogenesis

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Transplanted brain stem cells survive without anti-rejection drugs

Alzheimer’s disease risk gene APOE4 impairs function of brain immune cells

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Creation of new brain cells plays an underappreciated role in Alzheimer’s disease

Human developmental clock mimicked in a dish

Signal blocks stem cell division in the geriatric brain

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Scientists reverse aging process in rat brain stem cells