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Biological robots: a new therapeutic tool
Anthrobots derived from human tracheal cells could perform therapeutic work without initiating an immune response.
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Model for spinal muscular atrophy using human iPSCs
A 2D neuromuscular junction model enables high-throughput screening to discover new treatments for neuromuscular diseases.
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How pathological alpha synuclein causes neuron death
A new finding that pathological alpha-synuclein causes cells to increase protein synthesis suggests new targets for treating PD.
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AI system develops features of complex brains
An AI system could be used to observe how physical constraints shape brains and impact people with cognitive difficulties.
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Astrocytes gain neural stem cell properties after brain injury
Astrocyte plasticity is correlated with upregulation of the Galectin 3 protein, which may greatly contribute to biomarker discovery.
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Incorporating microglia into brain organoids
iPS-cell-derived microglia in brain organoids have enabled scientists to understand early brain development and microglia-associated disease.
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New material engineered can repair severed nerves
Researchers designed the first magnetoelectric material that precisely stimulates neurons to treat nerve damage.
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Vascular cells essential in forming long-term memories
New research reveals capillary cells and neurons work together to ensure memory formation and storage.
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Human neuronal cells: possibilities in drug safety testing
Human derived induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) have revolutionised research and are increasingly used for toxicology screening and disease modelling. Early detection of neurotoxicity induced by potential new therapies is a major challenge, and hiPSC-neuronal cells may provide a solution. These cells demonstrate considerable promise for uncovering drug-induced perturbations to…
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Protein-triggered motor neuron loss in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
The intricate control of our bodily movements relies on a network of neural pathways connecting the brain and spinal cord. Key among these pathways is the transmission of commands from neurons in the cerebral cortex to motor neurons in the spinal cord, which in turn activate muscles, enabling fluid motion.…
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Modified neural stem cells for spinal cord injury
Using genetically modified human neural stem cells (hNSCs), researchers demonstrated that targeted manipulation of a specific gene expression within hNSCs can facilitate the restoration of damaged neural circuits and recovery of locomotor functions.
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Primary cilia’s role in cartilage regeneration after growth plate fractures
Activation of the Hedgehog signalling pathway through cilia holds promise for promoting cartilage repair and overcoming growth plate injuries.
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MSK1’s importance for cognitive benefits
New study uncovers role of a neuronal protein kinase called mitogen- and stress-activated protein kinase 1 (MSK1) in mediating the cognitive benefits of environmental enrichment.
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Substance abuse inhibits cognitive flexibility
New US research underlines the relationship between substance use and significant modifications to an inhibitory brain circuit, resulting in decreased cognitive flexibility
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Human Brain Project study offers insights into neurotransmitter receptor organisation
Researchers from the Human Brain Project (HBP) and collaborating institutions have made significant strides in understanding the distribution of receptors in the brain. Through a comprehensive mapping study, they discovered two distinct gradients of receptor expression per neuron in the cortex, shedding light on its organisation and functionality.
