Using nanotechnology, UCF researchers have developed the first rapid detector for dopamine, a chemical that is believed to play a role in various diseases such as Parkinson’s, depressi... Read more
Study suggests loss of blood vessels in retina reflect changes in brain health A quick eye exam might one day allow eye doctors to check up on both your eyeglasses prescription and your brai... Read more
Our lab aims to reverse glial scar back to normal neural tissue by gene delivery and/or chemical treatment. Recently, We have discovered a cocktail of small molecules that can reprogram huma... Read more
A research team led by Professor Jaewon Ko and Ji Won Um from Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences identified a new principle of formation of brain synapses through synaptic binding pr... Read more
New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that these lab-grown cells express a broad array of natural and potent protective agents providing preservation and protection against injury, toxi... Read more
