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The human brain is comprised of two main types of cells, known as neurons and glia. The first are responsible for ...
New research shows that inhibiting overactive LRRK2 enzymes could stabilize Parkinson's disease progression, with Stanford ...
New insights into how molecular changes in neurons impact brain development and disorders like autism and schizophrenia.
Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key ...
By shutting down a hyperactive enzyme, scientists got damaged brain cells to regrow their lost “antennae” and restart ...
Putting the brakes on an enzyme might rescue neurons that are dying in Parkinson's disease, stabilizing the progression of ...
Low-intensity non-invasive brain stimulation techniques could help to restore neuron health in Alzheimer's disease, a new ...
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) isn’t caused by just one faulty switch in the brain; it’s more like a tangled orchestra of genes and cells thrown off-key by trauma. With many genetic players ...
Long overlooked and underestimated, glial cells - non-neuronal cells that support, protect and communicate with neurons - are finally stepping into ...
A targeted drug therapy has shown potential to reverse cellular damage in Parkinson's disease by regenerating critical brain ...
Scientists have uncovered how a protein helps build and maintain vital brain connections, providing insights into the ...