FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 31, 2019·4 min readIdentity Crisis of Satiety Neurons Leads to ObesityA new study reveals the molecular switch that helps control the function of satiety neurons and body weight.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 29, 2019·5 min readResearchers Generate and Track Development of Myelin Producing Brain CellsResearchers have successfully created stem cell derived brain cells which can generate oligodendrocytes, neurons and astrocytes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 22, 2019·4 min readHelping Cells to Help Themselves May Benefit Multiple SclerosisResearchers 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
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2019·3 min readMuscle Stem Cells Can Drive Cancer that Arises in Duchenne Muscular DystrophyResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurology·January 14, 2019·5 min read3D Printed Implant Promotes Neural Growth to Treat Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 18, 2018·4 min readStudy Reveals What May Prevent RemyelinationStudy reveals PRRX1 gene expression results in cell cycle arrest and quiescence of oligodendrocyte progenitors, blocking myelin production.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 17, 2018·4 min readGrowing a BrainResearchers 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
AutismFeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 3, 2018·3 min readGenetic Background of Autism Connected to Stem Cell DysfunctionResearchers report functional alterations in L-type calcium channels were detected in models of Fragile X syndrome.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 3, 2018·3 min readExperimental Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Parkinson’sTasquinimod, a new cancer drug, appears to control genes associated with Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·October 28, 2018·4 min readMini Retinas Shed Light on Connection Between Eyes and BrainFindings could help to develop new treatments to restore site when connections between the eyes and brain are damaged, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·October 16, 2018·3 min readBrain Cells in Dish Shed Light on Genetic Origins of SchizophreniaGene expression over the course of neural development is significantly associated with a genetic risk for developing schizophrenia, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·October 14, 2018·6 min readDish Grown Human Retinas Explain How Color Vision DevelopsUsing 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
