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Researchers discover new function performed by nearly half of the cells in
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
Massachusetts [US], May 2 (ANI): According to a new study at Tufts University, researchers have discovered a previously unknown function performed by a cell type that contains almost half of all cells in the brain.
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'Unique Astrocytes' may enhance chronic pain treatments: Study
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Fukuoka [Japan], November 29 (ANI): A study by Kyushu University has found a new method to enhance chronic pain treatments by discovering a unique population of spinal cord astrocytes with a role in producing pain hypersensitivity.
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New study to enhance chronic pain treatments
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Fukuoka [Japan], November 26 (ANI): Researchers at Kyushu University's Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences have discovered a unique population of spinal cord astrocytes with a role in producing pain hypersensitivity to strengthen the effect of chronic pain treatments.
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Study finds brain estrogen as key to brain protection when oxygen is low
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Augusta [Georgia], September 1 (ANI): When the brain is not getting enough oxygen, neurons produce estrogen in both males and females, which hyperactivates another brain cell type called astrocytes to step up their usual support and protect brain function.
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New study offers potential new drug targets for Alzheimer's
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 5 (ANI): There are certain genes in the individual brain cells of an Alzheimer's patient that show distinctive cellular pathways, say researchers.
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