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Researchers Create Artificial Link Between Unrelated Memories
Activating groups of cells at the same time can link previously unrelated memories, scientists say.
The Link Between Diet & Hormones
What flies eat can determine when they undergo metamorphosis, according to a study examining the role of serotonin-producing neurons.
Spoilt Scaffolds Underlie Some Brain Defects
Scientists have identified the gene TUBB5 that regulates the microtubule scaffold in neurons, thereby playing an important role in healthy brain development.
Teasing Out Purkinje Proteins
Scientists have developed a method of extracting Purkinje cells from the brain, identifying potential Purkinje-specific protein markers in the process.
Neurons Created In Vivo From Astrocytes
Scientists have created new nerve cells in the brains and spinal cords of living mammals without the need for stem cell transplants to replenish lost cells.
Scientists Grow Neurons From Urine
Scientists from China have developed a method to generate neural progenitor cells from epithelial-like cells in human urine.
