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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Revolutionary Stem Cell Research Promises Muscle Regeneration

Researchers at UCLA have made progress in developing stem cell therapies for regenerating skeletal muscle in humans. By transplanting lab-grown muscle stem cells into mice, they discovered the importance of the stem cell "niche" in supporting the survival and function of the cells. Removing existing stem cells and optimizing the muscle niche allowed the transplanted cells to persist and repair muscle injuries. The study highlights the need to optimize both the muscle niche and the muscle progenitor cells themselves for successful stem cell therapies in the future.

via Phys.org|

#lab-grown-cells #muscle-regeneration #science-and-technology

neuroscience2 years ago•4 min saved

"Brain Plasticity Offers Promising Pathway for PTSD Treatment"

Researchers have discovered that K-63 ubiquitin, a variant of the protein ubiquitin, is involved in forming fear memories in the female brain, potentially contributing to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This discovery sheds light on why women are more likely to suffer from PTSD and paves the way for developing female-specific therapeutic treatments. The research was led by Ph.D. candidate Kayla Farrell and Associate Professor Tim Jarome at Virginia Tech’s School of Animal Sciences, and supported by the National Institute of Mental Health.

via Neuroscience News|

#fear-memory #female-brain #neuroscience