Scientists Create Novel Approach to Find RNAs Involved in Long-term Memory Storage
Researchers question why numerous different RNAs are transported to synapses. One reason, they suggest, is that they are stored to later help maintain long-term memory.
Brain Development Is Guided by Junk DNA that Isn’t Really Junk
Researchers discover a role for long noncoding RNA in brain development and neurodegenerative diseases.
Do Drugs for Bipolar Disorder “Normalize” Brain Gene Function?
A new brain tissue study has shown gene expression in bipolar patients treated with antipsychotic medications is similar to the expression in subjects with no history of bipolar disorder.
Spring Cleaning in Your Brain: Stem Cell Research Shows How Important Autophagy Is
Years of mouse research lead to discovery of how autophagy keeps neural stem cells ready to replace damaged brain and nerve cells.
Breakthrough in Neuroscience Could Help Re-Wire Appetite Control
Researchers discover a population of cells, called tanycytes, are capable of generating new appetite regulating neurons in the brains of both young and adult rodents. The discovery could offer new avenues for tackling obesity.
