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Role of enzyme in reactivating neural stem cells in models identified
An enzyme in fruit fly larvae plays a role in reactivating neural stem cells, which could explain how some neurodevelopmental disorders occur.
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SARS-CoV-2 infects CNS and damages brain tissue, study shows
Researchers have shown in cells and models that the central nervous system and neurons can become a target of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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CRISPR tagging used to grow neuronal cells from stem cells
A new technique using CRISPR has been developed by researchers to identify programmed stem cells that mature into neuronal cells.
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Researchers identify a novel tau aggregation control mechanism
According to researchers, the more small tau protein variants expressed by neurons, the slower neurofibrillary tangles form.
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Endosomal trafficking could be a target for Alzheimer’s therapies
Researchers have shown that 70 percent of Alzheimer’s patients have high levels of proteins associated with dysfunction in the endosomal trafficking system in their spinal fluid.
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Network modelling reveals a potential new Alzheimer’s therapy
Researchers used integrative network biology analysis to identify the molecular mechanisms that may drive Alzheimer’s and identified a potential therapeutic intervention.
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‘Neuroregenerative’ study uses glial cells for stroke repair in primates
In rhesus macaques, a team were able to induce neural regeneration from brain internal glial cells, repairing damage from stroke.
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D-serine could protect against epileptic seizures
Scientist identified the mechanism through which temporal lobe epileptic seizures are sparked and that D-serine can interfere with this process, preventing seizures.
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Single-nucleus transcriptomics reveals novel epilepsy targets
Study reveals which neurons are most affected by epilepsy, presenting novel targets for seizure drug discovery and development.
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Researchers map pathoconnectome of eye disease and retinal circuitry
Scientists have produced the first pathoconnectome - an open access map for other researchers that shows how eye disease can alter retinal circuitry.
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Novel molecule restores lost connections in spinal cords and brains of mice
Researchers have developed a molecule that can restore lost connections in the spinal cords and brains of mice with cerebellar ataxia, Alzheimer's disease and spinal cord injury.
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Stem cells used to identify potential treatments for Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have found two active substances that allowed cells to reactivate the production of a protein that prevents the onset of Parkinson's disease.
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Study shows how cone cells in the retina form connections with brain
Researchers have discovered how cone cells in the retina send information to the brain, which could be used in the development of treatments for blindness.
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Astrocytes likely contribute to Parkinson’s disease progression
A new study shows astrocytes derived from monogenic Parkinson’s patients have metabolic alterations that mean they could be contributing to disease progression.
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Mutation in n-Tr20 gene found to disrupt neurotransmission in brain
Researchers have shown that a mutation in the n-Tr20 gene can alter brain function and behaviour, while loss of the gene made mice resistant to seizures.
