Microglia in the spinal cord stem cell niche regulate neural precursor cell proliferation via soluble CD40 in response to myelin basic protein.

Neural stem cells (NSCs) are found along the neuraxis of the developing and mature central nervous system. They are found in defined niches that have been shown to regulate NSC behaviour in a regionally distinct manner. Specifically, previous research has shown that myelin basic protein (MBP), when presented in the spinal cord niche, inhibits NSC proliferation and oligodendrogenesis.

Nonspecific Visuospatial Imagery as a Novel Mental Task for Online EEG-Based BCI Control.

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can provide a means of communication to individuals with severe motor disorders, such as those presenting as locked-in. Many BCI paradigms rely on motor neural pathways, which are often impaired in these individuals. However, recent findings suggest that visuospatial function may remain intact.