BRIC-RGCB Scientists Discover New Neural Stem Cells, Paving Way for Brain Therapies

• BRIC-RGCB scientists in Thiruvananthapuram identified a novel type of neural stem cell, crucial for brain development and maintenance.
• The research, led by Dr. Jackson James, introduces Notch-independent Hes1-expressing neural stem cells (NIHes1 NSCs).
• These NIHes1 NSCs operate independently of traditional Notch signalling, challenging previous understanding of neural stem cell homogeneity.
• Published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the findings offer new insights into brain regeneration.
• The discovery opens new avenues for therapeutic interventions in various neurological conditions.

Why It Matters: BRIC-RGCB's discovery of new neural stem cells offers significant insights for brain development and neurological therapies.