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Peripheral sensory neurons in a laboratory dish
Unlocking a Secret Nerve Cell Regenerator
31.08.2023
Brain & Behavior, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Evolution and Development

A protein facilitating nerve cell repair in the peripheral nervous system might one day point to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases...

pain response
Targeting a Chronic Pain Gateway Could Bring Relief
14.08.2020
Biochemistry, Personalized Medicine, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs

A new approach to chronic pain treatment targets a molecule that moves pain messages into nerve cell nuclei

MeCP2 and neurons
The Importins of Anxiety
11.12.2018
Biochemistry, Brain & Behavior

The discovery of a new neural mechanism underlying anxiety points to possible treatments

mTOR protein (magenta) in the sciatic nerve after injury
“Lord of the Rings” Protein Jump-Starts Nerve Repair
16.04.2018
Brain & Behavior, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

Hidden from view, a central repair protein is made on the spot 

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Traces of Trauma in the Young Brain – and How to Erase Them

Scanning electron microscope images of the enamel layer enveloping mouse teeth

Newly Discovered Autoimmune Disorder Disrupts Tooth Enamel Development

Photo: Jonathan D. Muller

The Solar Forest

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Moonshot Provides Blueprint for Future Pandemic Drugs

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03.12.2023
Traces of Trauma in the Young Brain – and How to Erase Them
Scanning electron microscope images of the enamel layer enveloping mouse teeth
02.12.2023
Newly Discovered Autoimmune Disorder Disrupts Tooth Enamel Development
Photo: Jonathan D. Muller
21.11.2023
The Solar Forest
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