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Three multicolored clusters of neuron derived from induced pluripotent stem cells.

NIH scientists try a new twist on using ‘personalized’ stem cells for studying dementia

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

In an article published in the journal Neuron, NIH researchers outlined their plans for the iPSC Neurodegenerative Disease Initiative (iNDI), a project designed to help scientists better understand how genetic mutations lead to the brain cell damage underlying Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

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NIH scientists try a new twist on using ‘personalized’ stem cells for studying dementia

DNA damage “hot spots” discovered within neurons

NIMH’s Dr. Andrea Beckel-Mitchener Named Deputy Director of NIH BRAIN Initiative

National Advisory Council (NANDSC) Meeting - May 2021

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The 211^th meeting of the NINDS Council will be held on Wednesday, May 26 - Thursday, May 27, 2021. For more information, visit the Advisory Council web page.

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Director's Corner

NINDS is committed to ending structural racism

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Inherent in the NINDS mission is that its goal of generating knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease should benefit all people. NIH has recently launched an agency-wide effort called the UNITE Initiative to end structural racism in biomedical research.

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