Researchers have successfully used human induced pluripotent stem cells to treat rodents afflicted with Parkinson's disease. The research validates a scalable protocol that can be used to manufacture the type of neurons needed to treat the disease and paves the way for the use of iPSC's in various biomedical applications.
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August 16, 2010
Scientists successfully use human induced pluripotent stem cells to treat Parkinson’s in rodents
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May 28, 2010
This Is Your Brain's Anti-Drug
What's your anti-drug? Well, it might well be hemopressin. At least, that's probably your anti-marijuana.Hemopressin is a small protein that was discovered in the brains of rodents in 2003: its name comes from the fact that it's a breakdown product of hemoglobin and that it can lower blood pressure.No-one seems to have looked to see whether hemopressin is found in humans, yet, but it seems very l
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February 24, 2010
Gene mutation is linked to autism-like symptoms in mice, researchers find
When a gene implicated in human autism is disabled in mice, the rodents show learning problems and obsessive, repetitive behaviors, researchers have found.
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January 13, 2010
New compound improves cognitive decline, symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in rodents
A fast-acting compound that appears to improve cognitive function impairments in mice similar to those found in patients with progressive Alzheimer's disease has been identified by scientists. Researchers hope to one day replicate the result in humans.
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October 19, 2009
Exercise Can Aid Recovery After Brain Radiation
Exercise is a key factor in improving both memory and mood after whole-brain radiation treatments in rodents, according to new research.
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