A receptor that was first identified as necessary for insulin action, that also is located on the neural stem cells found deep in the brains of mice, is pivotal for brain stem cell longevity, ...

The brain stem is a portion of the brain made of four distinct sections: the diencephalon, mesencephalon, pons, and medulla oblongata. Each of these sections has associated functions which are vital ...

Stem cell microbots travel from nose to brain to treat disease By Michael Irving November 22, 2021 Some day, microbots made of stem cells could be delivered through the nose into the brain to treat ...

The discovery of a new type of stem cell in the brain could usher in better treatments for the deadliest brain tumor. UCSF scientists have discovered a stem cell in the young brain that's capable of ...

Luis Parada is developing cutting-edge mouse models to study brain tumors, including glioblastomas. Glioblastoma brain tumors are one of the most deadly forms of cancer, with a five-year survival rate ...

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, ...