The first stem cell culture method that produces a full model of the early stages of the human central nervous system has been developed by a team of engineers and biologists. The first stem cell ...

A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain ...

The first stem cell culture method that produces a full model of the early stages of the human central nervous system has been developed by a team of engineers and biologists at the University of ...

The mystery of early embryonic communication is starting to be unraveled thanks to a new stem cell-based model.

Many people with multiple sclerosis struggle with balance and coordination, and this study uncovers a hidden reason why.

Scientists have known for some time that people who experience early childhood adversity are more prone to developing health and behavioral issues in adulthood, but the brain mechanisms behind these ...

What keeps some immune systems youthful and effective in warding off age-related diseases? In a new paper published in Cellular & Molecular Immunology, USC Stem Cell scientist Rong Lu and her ...

Rett syndrome is a rare disorder linked to autism that affects brain development. Microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system, have been implicated in the development of Rett ...

A UCLA-led research team has discovered a molecular switch that determines whether tiny blood vessels in premature infants' ...