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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...

Sensory axons induced to prune by trophic withdrawal in vitro

How to Prune a Nerve Cell

28.05.2013

Biochemistry, Brain & Behavior

Researchers discover a pivotal mechanism for shaping the nervous system

Prof. Michal Schwartz

Developing New Therapies for Spinal Cord Injury

12.09.2010

Brain & Behavior, Benefiting Humanity

New therapies for spinal cord injury based on original concepts proposed by Prof. Michal Schwartz are being developed and tested in clinical...

Dr. Avraham Yaron. sensory neuron guidance system

Right On Target

01.10.2008

Biochemistry, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Evolution and Development

Dr. Avraham Yaron asks how our nervous systems get wired

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