Researchers develop protocol to create functional acinar cells in organoids
Organoids are three-dimensional miniature models of organs, grown in a dish. They have become a valuable tool for…
Researchers identify enzyme linked to myelin damage and neurodegenerative conditions
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a type of enzyme with a complicated name –…
Novel vitamin K analogs show promise for reversing neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease are characterized by the progressive loss of neurons. The resulting…
Why metformin could protect the brain by rewiring mitochondria
A new study shows metformin enhances myelin repair in human-based models by tuning mitochondrial metabolism, offering hope for…
Computational approach provides insight into neural progenitor cells and their role in brain disorders
For much of the 20th century it was thought that the adult brain was incapable of regeneration. This…
Zebrafish reveal how two genes independently drive sensory organ regeneration
Scientists uncover how zebrafish switch between cell division and direct differentiation to rebuild sensory organs, challenging long-held views…