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Agnes (Yu) Luo, PhD. [University of Cincinnati] After a stroke, extracellular matrix (ECM) molecules known as chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans (CSPGs) become barriers to axonal plasticity and ...

During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain" - the ...

"Being crabby" might have a whole new meaning. A crab's nervous system could help scientists learn what causes single neurons in the human brain to become "out of whack," which can contribute to the ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Rumaisa Wajahath. The team of engineers and biologists aimed to develop an organoid that ...

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hesperos, a leader in recreating human biology with its’ Human-on-a-Chip ® platform, has announced a breakthrough development of a human induced pluripotent stem cell ...

During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain" — the enteric nervous system (ENS ...

Assistant Professor, Director, Neuro-Mechanical Intelligence Laboratory, Dept. of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering, Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia ...

Animal models have significantly increased our understanding of nervous system disorders. Yet, in spite of these advances, there still remains a large gap in treatment options that are high in ...

Researchers have published findings showing a novel drug helped to repair the damage caused by ischemic stroke in animal models. A new groundbreaking study from the University of Cincinnati shows ...