Reprogrammed stem cells are not attacked by the immune system, or are they?
Reprogrammed stem cells are not attacked by the immune system, or are they?
The neurophysiologist who earned a Nobel Prize for discovering nerve growth factor has passed away at age 103.
Laurent Descarries, well known for his research on the brain’s axon terminals, has passed away at the age of 73.
Neighboring neurons in an insect’s antennae can block each other without sharing any synaptic connections.
People with certain personality traits are more likely to get pain relief from a placebo, a finding that could help improve clinical trials.
Misfolded α-synuclein proteins promote the spread of Parkinson’s pathology in mouse brains.
Two former Geron CEOs make a bid for the company’s defunct human embryonic stem cell business.
A legendary rock and roll drummer teams up with a neuroscientist to explore the role of rhythm in brain function.
Inflammatory signals in injured zebrafish brains promote the growth of new neurons.
Viral vectors used to carry transcription factors that de-differentiate cells into a stem-cell-like state are themselves a key factor in efficient reprogramming.