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Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis
The gut-brain axis, a dynamic bi-directional communication system linking
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24th Aug 2023
Neurofilament Light chain (NEFL) as a biomarker for neuronal damage
Neurofilament Light Chain (NEFL)
Neurofilament Li
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24th Aug 2023
Schwann Cells: Specialized Cells that Support Nerve Function
Schwann cells are cells that play a vital role in nerve function. They are responsible for myelinating axons and helping to ensure the transmission of
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20th Jul 2023
A Quick Guide to Myelin
The myelin sheath is an insulating layer around nerve cells. It is made up of a substance called myelin, which is produced by special cells called olig
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19th Jul 2023
Astrocyte Markers: A Guide
What Are Astrocytes?
Astrocytes are
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26th Jun 2023
Oligodendrocytes: What Are They?
What Are Oligodendrocytes?
Oligodendrocytes are a specific type of glial cell found in the central nervous system (CNS) of vertebrate
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22nd Jun 2023
Understanding Radial Glial Cells: Insights into Neurodevelopmental Processes
Radial glial cells are a unique type of glial cells that play vital roles in the development and fu
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21st Jun 2023
A Guide To Tau Proteins & Tauopathies
What Are Tau Proteins?
Tau proteins are a family of proteins that play a crucial role in maintaining the structure of neurons. Among t
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21st Jun 2023
The Functions of Microglial Cells & Their Role in Neurodegenerative Disorders
What are Microglia?
Microglia are a specialized type of immune cells that reside within the central nervous system (CNS), including t
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18th Jun 2023
Tau proteins: An Overview
The tau protein is a hot topic in the scientific world right now. This little-known protein has been linked to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other neurodegenerative disea
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27th Mar 2022
The Blood Brain Barrier: An Overview
What is the blood-brain barrier?
The Blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a system of vessels that acts as a structural and chemical barrier between the brain and the rest of the body's circula
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24th Mar 2022
How do Neurons work?
A neuron is a cell that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals. There are trillions of them in the human brain, which is able to carry out so many co
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15th Jan 2022
Types of Glial Cells
Microglia
Astrocytes
Oligodendrocytes
Glial
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14th Jan 2022
Toll-like Receptor Signalling in Neurodegenerative Disease
Toll-Like Receptors
The innate immune response has come under the spotlight in recent years due to its central role in propagating the pathogen
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7th Oct 2021
BDNF in inflammation and neuropathologies
BDNF Overview
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a central mediator of neuroplasticity, a term used to describe the ability of neurons
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6th Oct 2021
From Stem Cells To Neurons: A Cnidarian Approach
By Eleni Chrysostomou, PhD Candidate, NUIG
Why do we need to know how the Nervous System develops and regenerates?
The structure and function of
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11th Mar 2021
The Ubiquitin Proteasome System in Neurodegenerative disease
By Sinead Kinsella PhD
The Ubiquitin Proteasome System (UPS)
The Ubiquitin Proteasome System (UPS) is a regulatory machinery for protein turnover in t
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10th Mar 2021