Tag: Nervous system
Remarkable Protein May Unlock Future Treatments for Neurodegenerative Diseases
A chance discovery by a team of researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science sheds new light on regeneration in the nervous system and opens up exciting possibilities for combatting diseases.
Hebrew U. Researchers Find Minuscule Worm May Hold Secret to Reversing Brain Damage
Hebrew University research successfully produces genetically engineered synapses circumventing neural damage.
Tel Aviv U Research: Development of Inner Ear in Embryos Similar to Crystal Formation
"We identified a new developmental mechanism that is driven by mechanical forces: the organization of hair cells in the inner ear resembles the way atoms are organized into a crystal."
BGU Re-Engineers Cancer Drug to Treat ALS
If Dr. Lichtenstein’s research pans out, patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s might also benefit.