Stem cell-derived neurons stop seizures and improve cognitive function
People with untreatable epilepsy may one day have a treatment: 'Convincing' their own cells to become the neurons they needCredit: ...
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Central role of transforming growth factor type beta 1 in skeletal muscle dysfunctions
This article by Dr. Claudio Cabello-Verrugio et al. is published in Current Protein & Peptide Science, Volume 19, Issue 12, ...
Biologists identify promising drug for ALS treatment
University of Alberta scientists find a new application for an existing drug, with potential to slow progression of the devastating ...
Genetic cause of ALS and frontotemporal dementia blocked by RNA-binding compound
Credit: Courtesy of Scripps Research JUPITER, FL - Since the ice bucket challenge went viral in 2014, raising awareness and ...
Switch-in-a-cell electrifies life
Rice University scientists create electrical protein switches triggered by chemicalsCredit: Illustration by Josh Atkinson/Rice University HOUSTON - (Dec. 17, 2018) ...
Communication between neural networks
Credit: Illustration: BCF The brain is organized into a network of specialized networks of nerve cells. For such a brain ...
Montana State researcher awarded grant for research of fluorescent proteins
Credit: MSU photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez BOZEMAN -- A Montana State University doctoral student who is working on a way ...
Alzheimer peripheral blood: mRNA expression of amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme
This article by Dr. Prapimpun Wongchitrat et al. is published in Current Alzheimer Research, Volume 15, 14 Issues, 2018 Β-amyloid ...
The role of lipid nanoparticles and its surface modification in reaching the brain
This article by Dr. Manoli Igartua et al. is published in Current Drug Delivery, Volume 15, Issue 9, 2018 Nanomedicine ...
Correlation of stroke and dementia with death: A study from the Swedish dementia registry
This article by Dr. Ana Subic et al. is published in Current Alzheimer Research, Volume 15 , Issue 14 , ...
How glial cells develop in the brain from neural precursor cells
Mainz University Medical Center publishes new findings that contribute to our understanding of neurodegenerative disordersCredit: Neha Tiwari Two types of ...
Using graphene to detect ALS, other neurodegenerative diseases
Credit: (Credit: Berry Research Laboratory, UIC) The wonders of graphene are numerous -- it can enable flexible electronic components, enhance ...
Researchers alleviate Schizophrenia symptoms in new mouse models
Restoring brain cell receptors helps restore normal behaviorCredit: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Despite extensive research efforts, schizophrenia ...