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·June 2, 2014·4 min read

Neuron Tells Stem Cells to Grow New Neurons

Researchers discover a new type of neuron in the adult brain which is capable of telling stem cells to grow more neurons.

This image mature neurons generated from human stem cells.

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·May 21, 2014·3 min read

Functional Nerve Cells from Skin Cells

Researchers develop a new method of generating neurons from skin cells.

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·May 16, 2014·6 min read

Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for MS in Mouse Model

Researchers implant human stems cells into the spinal cords of mice crippled by an autoimmune disease similar to MS, helping the mice to regain the ability to move and walk.

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·April 11, 2014·2 min read

Brain Cell Find Points to New Brain Cancer Therapies

A recent study provides new understanding of the role Lin28a plays in forming neurons. The findings could help develop new treatments for brain cancer and other neurological disorders.

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·April 4, 2014·2 min read

Light Activated Neurons from Stem Cells Restore Function to Paralysed Muscles

Researchers use optogenetics to restore function to paralyzed muscles.

The image shows neurons created from the iPSCs.

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·March 25, 2014·7 min read

First Stem Cell Study of Bipolar Disorder Yields Promising Results

Stem cell model develops neurons which behave and respond differently to lithium, opening the door for potential new treatments for bipolar disorder, researchers report.

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·March 24, 2014·6 min read

New Technique Sheds Light on Human Neural Networks

Using SLIM techniques, researchers show how embryonic stem cells derived neurons in a network form.

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·March 4, 2014·4 min read

Alzheimer’s in a Dish

Researchers have successfully converted skin cells from patients with early onset Alzheimer's into neurons which are affected by the disease.

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·February 13, 2014·2 min read

Protein Switch Dictates Cellular Fate, Stem Cell or Neuron

Researchers discover UPF1 helps determine whether an immature neural cell remains as a stem cell or develops into a functional neuron.

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·February 12, 2014·4 min read

New Evidence That Chronic Stress Predisposes Brain to Mental Illness

Researchers show chronic stress generates long term changes in the brain. The finding could explain why people suffering from chronic stress are prone to developing additional mental health problems.