research Nerve cells and nervous systems: an introduction to neuroscience
Neurons and synapses are key to brain function and learning.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
120-150 / 1000+ resultsresearch Human hair follicle pluripotent stem (hfPS) cells promote regeneration of peripheral‐nerve injury: An advantageous alternative to ES and iPS cells
Human hair follicle stem cells can safely and effectively help nerve regeneration.
research Uncomplicated differentiation of stem cells into bipolar neurons and myelinating glia
Hair follicles can be used to easily create neurons and glial cells for potential nerve repair.
research Is neuronal inhibition or excitability controlled by Na+K+2CL– transporters?
NKCC1 transporters help control neuron excitability and inhibition.
research Nerves of Hair
Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair help nerve repair better than traditional methods.
research Promoting axonal regeneration through exosomes: An update of recent findings on exosomal PTEN and mTOR modifiers
Exosomes help nerve fibers grow by affecting specific cell signaling pathways.
research PIK3CA gain-of-function mutation in Schwann cells leads to severe neuropathy and aerobic glycolysis through a non-cell autonomous effect
A PIK3CA mutation in Schwann cells causes severe nerve damage and increased glycolysis, but early treatment can help.
research IDENTIFICATION OF RELAY CELLS AND INTERNEURONS IN THE CUNEATE NUCLEUS
The cuneate nucleus has two main neuron types: relay neurons and interneurons.
research Follicle-innervating Aδ-low threshold mechanoreceptors organize through a population-dependent mechanism
Mouse touch-sensitive nerve cells adjust their connections based on competition with other similar cells.
research Giant Axonal Degeneration: Scanning Electron Microscopic and Biochemical Study of Scalp Hair
The patient's hair had unique damage and a lower sulfur-to-nitrogen ratio compared to relatives, but not compared to healthy controls.
research Multipotent hair follicle stem cells promote repair of spinal cord injury and recovery of walking function
Hair follicle stem cells can help repair spinal cord injuries and improve walking.
research Three-dimensional microanatomy of mechanoreceptors and their possible mechanism of sensory transduction.
Mechanoreceptors convert physical touch into electrical signals through specialized nerve structures.
research Growth of Nerve Fibers to Merkel Cells Observed in Co-Culture of Sensory Ganglia and Sinus Hair Follicles
Merkel cells likely attract sensory nerve fibers.
research Decision letter: Hair follicle epidermal stem cells define a niche for tactile sensation
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
research Macrophages Regulate Schwann Cell Maturation after Nerve Injury
Macrophages help heal nerves by aiding the maturation of Schwann cells and are important for nerve repair.
research Giant axonal neuropathy alters the structure of keratin intermediate filaments in human hair
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair.
research Human hair keratins promote the regeneration of peripheral nerves in a rat sciatic nerve crush model
Human hair keratin helps repair nerve damage in rats.
research Keratin Gel as Conduit Filler for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration on a Rat Sciatic Nerve Injury Model
Keratin gel may help repair damaged nerves.
research Supplementary material from "Giant axonal neuropathy alters the structure of keratin intermediate filaments in human hair"
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair, making it stiffer and stronger.
research Isolation of sensory hair cell specific exosomes in human perilymph
research Skin-type-dependent development of murine mechanosensory neurons
Mechanosensory neurons adapt to different skin types after birth.
research Fine Structure of Perifollicular Nerve Endings in Human Hair
research The sensory innervation of primate facial skin. II. Vermilion border and mucosa of lip
Monkey lips have dense sensory nerves similar to those in other skin areas, explaining their sensitivity.
research eLife assessment: Touch receptor end-organ innervation and function require sensory neuron expression of the transcription factor Meis2
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve connection to touch receptors in certain skin areas of mice.
research Observation of cultured amelanotic melanocytes from hair follicles by atomic force microscopy
Amelanotic melanocytes from hair follicles are immature and likely don't transfer melanosomes to keratinocytes.
research Localization of mechanosensitive channel TRPV4 in mouse skin
TRPV4 helps sense pressure in mouse skin.
research Keratin Biomaterials Activate Schwann Cells via Integrin‐Mediated Signaling and Promote Regeneration of Large Peripheral Nerve Defects in a Rabbit Model
Keratin biomaterials from human hair help nerve regeneration by activating Schwann cells.
research [Transplanted epidermal neural crest stem cell in a peripheral nerve gap].
Epidermal neural crest stem cells from hair follicles can help repair nerve injuries.
research Quiescent Tissue Stem Cells Evade Immune Surveillance
Inactive stem cells in hair follicles and muscles can avoid detection by the immune system.
research A Human Hair Keratin Hydrogel Scaffold Enhances Median Nerve Regeneration in Nonhuman Primates: An Electrophysiological and Histological Study
Keratin hydrogel improves nerve regeneration and motor recovery.