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UrduA groundbreaking study using a tiny roundworm could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders. Researchers have linked the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation – a vital element for brain health found in everyday items like wiring and cookware. Understanding the roles of swip-10 and MBLAC1, a protein involved in processing cellular materials, could lead to the development of effective medications and opens new avenues for advancing brain disease treatments.
Tag: Glial Cells
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine launches Institute for Glial Sciences
Case Western Reserve University has established an Institute for Glial Sciences to advance research of glial cells and their critical role in the health and diseases of the nervous systems, including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, pediatric leukodystrophies, Autism spectrum disorders, Parkinson’s disease and cancer.
Multiple System Atrophy: Identifying Cells that Accelerate Disease Progression
There is currently no cure for the rare neurodegenerative disorder multiple system atrophy (MSA), and its rarity has made it difficult to understand how the disease progresses. Now a research team has created a successful mouse model of aggressive cerebellar-type…
Study Explores Function and Characteristics of Enteric Nervous System Cells in Context of Injury
Article title: Adult enteric Dclk1-positive glial and neuronal cells reveal distinct responses to acute intestinal injury Authors: Moritz Middelhoff, Giovanni Valenti, Lorenzo Tomassoni, Yosuke Ochiai, Bryana Belin, Ryota Takahashi, Ermanno Malagola, Henrik Nienhüser, Michael Finlayson, Yoku Hayakawa, Leah B. Zamechek,…
Tip Sheet: Latest research on COVID-19, health disparities, antibodies to parainfluenza, and neuron function
SEATTLE — May 4, 2021 — Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch research findings and other news.If you are covering news at the upcoming American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy, American Society of Clinical Oncology, or other conferences, feel free to reach out to our media team for help sourcing experts: media@fredhutch.
‘Zombie’ genes? Research shows some genes come to life in the brain after death
Researchers analyzed gene expression in fresh brain tissue and found that gene expression in some cells actually increased after death.