Neurons may build their identity after birth, study finds
Neurons – nerve cells that transmit signals throughout the body – may not simply inherit their identity from…
Neural stem cells split early into distinct neuron lineages
The cerebral cortex is densely packed with different nerve cells that enable us to perceive, think and act.…
Researchers reveal why SuperAgers retain youthful brain cell signatures into their 80s
A multiomic atlas of the aging human hippocampus uncovers how epigenetic regulation of neural stem cells and immature…
Stem cell therapy shows promise for repairing brain damage after stroke
When someone has a stroke – a leading worldwide cause of death and disability – time is of…
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…