Scientists from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and the University of Edinburgh have discovered that a little-understood junction that connects neurons to oligodendrocyte precursor cells ...
New research reveals that even a small loss of myelin—the protective coating around neurons—can severely disrupt how the brain sends and interprets sensory information.
Myelin loss disrupts the coordination of signals between brain regions, impairing the accurate processing of information, researchers found.
A mechanistic study on mouse models of Huntington’s disease led by scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) reinforces the potential of therapies that target glia—support cells ...
Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo have identified laminin-411 and A4G47, a synthetic peptide derived from the E8 domain of laminin-411 protein, as the key factors in the maturation of ...
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified a type of enzyme with a complicated name. Cell migration ...
A study led by Cambridge researchers has shed light on how neural stem cell grafts could help restore myelin in the central nervous system. The findings suggest that neural stem cell-based therapies ...
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Types of neurons and their function
Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Key Takeaways Neurons are cells that transmit electrical signals through the ...
In endurance athletes, some brain power may come from an unexpected source. Marathon runners appear to rely on myelin, the fatty tissue bundled around nerve fibers, for energy during a race, ...
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