MIT engineers turn skin cells directly into neurons for cell therapy: « A new, highly efficient process for performing this conversion could make it easier to develop therapies for spinal cord injuries or diseases like ALS. »
Engineers turn skin cells directly into neurons for cell therapy
MIT engineers turn skin cells directly into neurons for cell therapy - EurekAlert
Temperature during development influences connectivity between neurons and behavior in fruit flies
Temperature during development influences connectivity between neurons and behavior in fruit flies - EurekAlert
Neurons gather together for vision
SwRI collaborates with UTSA to track neurons with machine vision algorithms - EurekAlert
Neurons that tell you to stop eating could unlock obesity treatments
Saving energy is 'in', even neurons are joining in
Scientists Tricked Neurons Into Thinking They’re in a Real Brain
Scientists identify neurons in mice that, once activated, can change body's metabolic rate, induce hibernation-like state
Georgia State scientists identify neurons in - EurekAlert
When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow, a new study shows: « The findings suggest that biochemical and physical effects of exercise could help heal nerves. »
Memories are not only in the brain: « Study shows kidney and nerve tissue cells learn and make memories in ways similar to neurons. »
Obesity affects a staggering 40 percent of adults and 20 percent of children in the United States. Researchers have discovered a previously unknown population of neurons in the hypothalamus that regulate food intake and could be a promising new target for obesity drugs.
Peptide-guided nanoparticles deliver mRNA to neurons - EurekAlert
Peptide-guided nanoparticles deliver mRNA to neurons
The message-sending part of neurons may be blobby, not smooth
Adults grow new brain cells – and these neurons are key to learning by listening
Neurons Don't Look Like We've Long Thought, Controversial Study Says
