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According to research, an injury to one part of the brain changes the connections between nerve cells across the entire brain.

A "molecular zipper" that forms microtubules in photoreceptor cells could provide a new drug target for retinitis pigmentosa, the most common hereditary retinal disease in people.

A new study explores how tenascin proteins from the extracellular matrix impede the regeneration of myelin sheaths in models of multiple sclerosis.

Researchers have developed a nanophotonic-microfluidic sensor that has potential applications in cancer detection, monitoring and treatment response assessment.

Dresden scientists developed a robust method to produce a high number of human photoreceptor cells and used them to restore daylight perception in mice with degenerated eyesight.

A new study using mouse models shows that blocking and targeting the protein PERK in smooth muscle cells can decrease the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque by as much as 80%.

A UC Riverside genetic discovery could turn disease-carrying mosquitoes into insect Peter Pans, preventing them from ever maturing or multiplying.

Research has identified the mechanisms that ensure that any wayward, wandering cells will self-destruct during embryo development through a specific form of cell death called anoikis.

A 3D-printed system combined with microfluidic technology could offer a new solution for stem cell manufacturing.

RNA has been identified as a mediator of the enzyme ENO1 during cell development, determining how cells differentiate.