Breaking down the Parkinson’s pathway
New study is first to analyze how affected brain cells respond during different behavioral tasks.
Possible role for Huntington’s gene discovered
Mutant forms of the gene disrupt chemical modifications that control access to genes necessary for normal brain cell function.
Study finds a new culprit for epileptic seizures
Discovery that some seizures arise in glial cells could offer new targets for epilepsy treatment.
Tissue engineering: Growing new organs, and more
Research could lead to better ways to heal injuries and develop new drugs.
Probing matters of the heart
New study of stem cell differentiation could help researchers better understand the genetic basis of heart disease.
Tracking stem cell reprogramming
Biologists reveal genes key to development of pluripotency, in single cells.
Imaging fish on the fly
New MIT technology allows high-speed study of zebrafish larvae, often used to model human diseases.