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·June 16, 2014·3 min read

Embryonic Stem Cells Offer Treatment Promise for Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers identify a new approach to treating MS using human embryonic stem cells.

Featured Genetics

·June 10, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Use Human Stem Cells to Create Light Sensitive Retina in a Dish

Researchers have created a 3D human retinal tissue from stem cells.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 4, 2014·3 min read

Unlocking the Potential of Stem Cells to Repair Brain Damage

Researchers hare hoping to unlock the potential of stem cells as a way of repairing neural damage to the brain.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·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.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·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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Featured Genetics

·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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Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·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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Featured Neuroscience

·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.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Videos Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·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.