neurochemistry
Collagen Gel Helps Turn Stem Cells Into Neurons
Scientists in South Korea have cultivated neurons from stem cells using collagen gel from the tilapia fish, which mimics the stiffness of the human brain.
Rabies Virus Protein Helps Send Drugs To The Brain
Using a protein produced by the rabies virus, scientists in China have developed a nanoparticle which could lead to better treatments for Parkinson’s disease.
How Genetic Insults Affect Mental Health
Research has shed light on how a molecule called disrupted-in-schizophrenia 1 is linked to a wide range of psychiatric disorders.
Pancreas-Derived Molecule Alleviates Brain Disease
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that a growth factor produced by the pancreas can promote brain recovery.
Itch-Specific Neural Circuit Identified
Blocking neurons in a region of the brain known as the parabrachial nucleus can suppress itching in mice, researchers say.
Why The Same Smell Makes Males Aggressive And Females Amorous
A pheromone secreted from the tear glands of male mice triggers different signals in male and female brains.
Feeling Hungry? Your Brain Might Be On ‘Self-Destruct’ Mode
Scientists have shown how our brain activates self-destruct mechanisms when it is low on energy to regulate appetite.
