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Sunday, September 01, 2013

birth of neurons

Gene that controls the birth of neurons discovered
August 29, 2013

RMST Is Necessary for Neuronal Differentiation: overexpression of RMST led to a 3-fold increase in neuron-specific beta tubulin (bottom) compared to control (top)Scientists at A*STAR’s Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) have discovered an unusual gene that controls the generation of neurons. This important finding is crucial in understanding serious diseases of the brain such as Alzheimer’s disease, the researchers say. The central nervous system is composed of numerous cell types that develop into a complex, higher-ordered structure. … more…

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