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Astroglial magnetic fields and cortical neuronal coupling
In recent years, it has been demonstrated an increasing role of astrocytes in information processing and cognitive functions, which depends on the close relationship between neurons and astrocytes into the cerebral cortex. The mammalian cerebral cortex is
Prolactin regulates neurovascular coupling in male psychotic patients
Recent studies indicated that increased prolactin levels have negative effects on cognitive function in non-psychiatric populations and impair processing speed in patients with psychosis. According to the basic research, prolactin induces regional vasoconstriction via the inhibition of
A versatile in vitro bioassay for the screening of neurotrophic factor gene therapy systems to combat blindness
Glaucoma is the world’s second leading cause of blindness after cataracts, affecting about 80 million people worldwide annually. The disease is characterized by neurodegeneration involving a progressive visual field loss from the periphery towards the center, and
Transplanted cells reveal potential for functional neural regeneration
Patients suffering from spinal cord injury and from neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and multiple sclerosis have high hopes for cell transplantation therapy. Successful transplantation depends on the donor cells
