nerve cells Articles
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Construction starts on Queen Mary University`s `Neuron Pod`
Construction has begun on ‘Neuron Pod’ – a 23-metre long free-standing structure which will be used as an informal science learning centre at the Queen Mary University of London. The pod is a new addition to Centre of the Cell – an award-winning science education centre helping to inspire local school children to pursue careers in the sciences, and engaging the ...
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Effect of sodium azide on the metabolic activity of cultured fetal cells
Sodium azide is a highly toxic substance. However, the mechanism of its toxicity has not been fully established. In the present study, we attempted to investigate the toxicity of sodium azide in various cultured fetal cells, using changes in cellular respiration as an indicator of metabolic inhibition to elucidate tissue-specificity. The human fetal cell lines used in this study included ...
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New Approach to Successfully Purify and Characterize Human Neural Stem Cells
Human brain has approximately 171 billion cells, of which slightly more than half (approximately 86 billion) are nerve cells. These 86 billion nerve cells are a diverse cell population with hundreds of specialized types and functions, but all originate from three neural cell lineages--neurons, oligodendrocytes, and astrocytes. All three cell lineages originate from a pool of neural stem and ...
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Noise, sound, decibels, hearing
A decibel–a measure of sound. Like all short answers, this one leaves out a lot. When we hear a sound, its because our brain has received a nerve impulse from the nerve cells in the Inner Ear, which consist of a bone, called the Cochlea because it resembles a snail shell. These cells have long “hairs” that project into fluid inside the cochlea. There is a hole in the cochlea ...
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Understanding Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation and the Role of iPSC Differentiation Kits in Biological Research
Pluripotent stem cells — cells with the ability to differentiate into nearly any cell type in the body, constituting a significant potential for regenerative medicine. Among these, induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs), in particular, have garnered substantial interest from the scientific community due to their ability to be produced from adult cells, eliminating the ethical quandaries ...
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Chemyx Syringe Pumps in Neuroscience Research
Introduction The classical field of neuroscience entails biological or psychological investigation of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and the systemic network of sensory nerve cells called neurons.1 Traditionally, this field comprised of purely biological studies but has since flourished into an interdisciplinary sphere addressing the developmental, physiological, ...
By Chemyx Inc
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Brain Imaging in Zebrafish
An adult human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons, along with about 85 billion non-neuronal cells. All those cells work together to manage motor control, sensory perception, heart rate, breathing, and more. While the human brain is extremely complex, with the ability to process language, it is not totally unique. Most vertebrate brains are quite similar; they all need similar ...
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Philly Pharmacologists are Developing a Promising Pain-Relieving CBD Analog Drug
Scientists from Temple’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine and local biopharma company Neuropathix are testing their compound, KLS-13019, which is intended to target chemotherapy-induced pain in cancer patients. Sara Jane Ward, assistant professor of pharmacology at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine, and Douglas Brenneman, chief pharmacologist at Neuropathix, discuss ...
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How Medical Devices can Help People with Disabilities Become More Independent
At Tubus Technology we believe that all people should have the same opportunities. That includes opportunities online in an ever-evolving digital world. If you’re suffering from physical limitations in your upper limps you know that is difficult. In this article we review some of the different diagnoses that cause paralyzation in arms and hands. Then we assess some of the assistive ...
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CBD: Perils, Promise and Development for Neuropathic Pain
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of several compounds extracted from the cannabis (marijuana) plant. In recent years, CBD has become enormously popular, and its market is believed to be hundreds of millions of dollars. Believers and users of CBD extoll its benefits for inflammation, muscle soreness, pain, anxiety and a whole host of other things, including cancer. It is, however, very understudied. ...
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The Reality and Future of Peptide Drugs
It has been said that the 21st century is the century of peptide drugs, and the fate of this substance, which lies between a large protein and a small molecule compound, is bound to be extraordinary. What are peptide drugs? Peptides are a class of compounds made up of amino acids linked by peptide bonds and are chemically active substances commonly found in living organisms. According to the ...
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Unlocking the potential of collaborative neurotrauma research: Interview with BrainQ CSO and Co-founder, Prof. Esty Shohami
The phrase “not all heroes wear capes” springs to mind when speaking with BrainQ’s Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and Co-founder, Prof. Esther Shohami. A world-renowned expert and pioneer in neurotrauma research, Esty utilizes her vast experience to direct the development and implementation of the company’s scientific and research operations. But that’s just the ...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Short Bowel Syndrome
Created for parents, by parents. No parent expects the news. So when you receive the news of a Short Bowel Syndrome diagnosis, it’s only fair that it’s a little overwhelming. Your picture of what the future of your family looks like begins to shift, and you have to shift with it. Let’s start off by saying, you’re not alone. There are parents, caregivers and family ...
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Uses of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) devices
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) employs a cell phone-sized gadget to stimulate the skull and brain with a current that the consumer cannot generally feel (below four milliamps). There have been no significant adverse effects recorded. CES machine is a Class III device approved by the FDA for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Instruct patient to Cialis to avoid ...
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Disambiguation The process of stimulating the Vagus Nerve with micropulses of electrical current is referred to in a number of different ways. Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) - Typically refers to stimulation of the nerve with a surgically implanted device and electrode. Non-invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS, taVNS, nVNS, LLTS) - Refers to stimulation of the vagus nerve without ...
By Parasym Ltd.
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What Are the Cytokines?
Cytokines are a class of small molecule proteins secreted by cells that mediate and regulate immune processes, and they act in an autocrine, paracrine and endocrine manner. More than 200 types of human cytokines have been identified, which can be generally classified into interleukins, interferons, tumor necrosis factors, colony-stimulating factors, chemokines, growth factors, etc. according to ...
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Developing a Robust in Vitro Intestinal Model for Preclinical Candidate Screening of GI Toxicity
Gastrointestinal (GI) issues are common side effects of many drugs. Anticipating such side effects before clinical trials is limited by a lack of effective models for evaluating preclinical candidates for their potential to cause diarrhea, nausea, and other gut-related side effects. With its RepliGut® in vitro human intestinal model, Altis Biosystems is developing a system that could help ...
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