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·February 18, 2019·6 min read

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

Researchers say the new technique can help prevent transplant rejection.

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·February 15, 2019·5 min read

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

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

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 13, 2019·5 min read

Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain

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.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 1, 2019·4 min read

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

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.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 31, 2019·4 min read

Identity Crisis of Satiety Neurons Leads to Obesity

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

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 29, 2019·5 min read

Researchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain Cells

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

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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

Helping Cells to Help Themselves May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis

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.

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·January 15, 2019·3 min read

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

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.

Featured Neurology

·January 14, 2019·5 min read

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

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.

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·December 18, 2018·4 min read

Study Reveals What May Prevent Remyelination

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

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·December 17, 2018·4 min read

Growing a Brain

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.