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Commands from the Matrix: Cellular Environment Controls Formation and Activity of Neuronal Connections
May 6, 2013 — Environment moulds behavior -- and not just that of people in society, but also at the microscopic level. This is because, for their function, neurons are dependent on the cell environment, the ... > full story -
Epilepsy Cured in Mice Using Brain Cells
May 3, 2013 — Epilepsy that does not respond to drugs can be halted in adult mice by transplanting a specific type of cell into the brain, researchers have discovered, raising hope that a similar treatment might ... > full story -
Human Brain Cells Developed in Lab, Grow in Mice
May 3, 2013 — A key type of human brain cell developed in the laboratory grows seamlessly when transplanted into the brains of mice, researchers have discovered, raising hope that these cells might one day be used ... > full story -
Individual Brain Cells Track Where We Are and How We Move
May 3, 2013 — Researchers have gained new insights into how our brains form maps of our environment. They found that special cells can note either a fixed location, or the distance a mammal travels, depending on ... > full story -
Botox Used to Find New Wrinkle in Brain Communication
May 2, 2013 — Researchers have used the popular anti-wrinkle agent Botox to discover a new and important role for a group of molecules that nerve cells use to quickly send messages. This novel role for the ... > full story -
Adult Cells Transformed Into Early-Stage Nerve Cells, Bypassing the Pluripotent Stem Cell Stage
May 2, 2013 — Scientists have converted skin cells from people and monkeys into a cell that can form a wide variety of nervous-system cells — without passing through the do-it-all stage called the induced ... > full story -
How Brain's Auditory Center Transmits Information for Decisions, Actions
May 1, 2013 — When a pedestrian hears the screech of a car's brakes, she has to decide whether, and if so, how, to move in response. Is the action taking place blocks away, or 20 feet to the left? One of the ... > full story -
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Neon Exposes Hidden ALS Cells
April 30, 2013 — A small group of neurons in the cortex play a big role in ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a fatal disease. But the neurons have been difficult to study because they look so similar to others in ... > full story -
Nerve Transfer Can Help Repair Brachial Plexus Injuries, Help Restore Elbow Functions
April 30, 2013 — Results highlight the effective use of nerve transfer in patients suffering from brachial plexus injuries for reconstruction of elbow flexion to help improve their quality of ... > full story -
Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Treatment Improves Functional Outcome, Helps Repair Biostructural Damage from Traumatic Brain Injury
April 30, 2013 — Results show positive impact that bone marrow stromal cell therapy can have for those suffering from certain types of traumatic brain ... > full story
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