CD8+ T cells drive inflammation in both prodromal and established MS
Exciting new research is shedding light on the role of CD8+ T cells in MS, revealing how they contribute to disease progression.Using single-cell RNA sequencing and
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International Summer School in Systems Neuroscience
This years BmN / ELSC / ICL Summer School took place from 20 – 26 September 2024 in the stunning TUM cottage in Berchtesgaden. Organized by
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BCAS1+ oligodendrocytes enable efficient cortical remyelination in multiple sclerosis
BCAS1-positive oligodendrocytes enable efficient cortical remyelination in multiple sclerosis
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Diversity Symposium at the BMC Munich
Last week, the BMC Diversity Initiative held its first-ever diversity symposium, featuring three inspiring speakers who shared their career journeys and the challenges they’ve overcome to
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TFEB governs B-lymphoid fate decisions.
TFEB activation hallmarks antigenic experience of B lymphocytes and directs germinal center fate decisions Antigenic stimulation triggers TFEB to move into the nucleus, where it can
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Oligodendroglial fatty acid metabolism as a central nervous system energy reserve
A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience reveals that oligodendrocytes, the myelinating cells of the central nervous system (CNS), play a crucial role in energy metabolism
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ERC Starting Grant for Anna-Sophia Wahl
Congratulations to Anna-Sophia Wahl for obtaining a European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant! From the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Newsroom:”In the ARISE (Activate Repair In StrokE) project, Anna-Sophia Wahl wants
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Congratulations Professor Bareyre!
After her outstanding contributions to research and teaching, our project leader Florence Bareyre has been awarded an adjunct professorship.
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TRR 274 Soft Skill Workshop at NeuroCamp Munich 2024
NeuroCamp Munich is a 2-week summer school where students in the (pen-)ultimate year of high school can experience what it is like to be a neuroscientist.
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Key mechanisms identified for improving astrocyte-to-neuron reprogramming
Researchers from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) made significant progress in unraveling novel mechanisms of glia-to-neuron conversion. By using novel methods in epigenome profiling,
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Amyloidosis triggers age-related oligodendrocyte and myelin damage
Age-related myelin damage leads to white matter inflammation, but its impact on chronic neurodegenerative diseases remains unclear. A recent study reveals that amyloidosis alone can cause
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