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Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 27, 2021·5 min read

Researchers Discover Biological Mechanisms Caused by Deficits in High-Risk Autism Gene

Rare variants of the autism-associated ANK2 gene alter the architecture and organization of neurons, potentially contributing to autism and neurodevelopmental comorbidities.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 26, 2019·5 min read

Scientists advance search for memory’s molecular roots

A new study sheds light on the molecular basis of memory. The study details how the binding sites of CamKII act to align actin fragments, creating bundles that support skeletons of dendritic spines.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 11, 2019·5 min read

First step to induce self-repair in the central nervous system

Severed axonal segments signal to Schwann cells to begin actin sphere formation and axon disintegration. If the process is disrupted, axon disintegration is slowed and axon fragments impair nerve regeneration.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 14, 2018·3 min read

How Exercise Could Help Fight Drug Addiction

A new mouse study reveals exercise may help curb drug addiction and buffer against relapse by altering the production of peptides in the brain.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 8, 2016·4 min read

Why is Usain Bolt the Fastest Person on Earth?

With the help of a new microscope, researchers watch muscles at work.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 23, 2016·5 min read

Loss of Essential Protein in the Choroid Plexus Epithelium Linked to Hydrocephalus in Mice

A new study reports mice that lack the protein Alix develop hydrocephalus.

Diagram of how actin stabilizes cp.

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·April 18, 2016·6 min read

Actin May Be Key for Long Term Memory

A new study reports actin could be the key to the molecular machinery that helps form and store memories.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·November 22, 2014·2 min read

A Protein Shepherd Helps Coordinate Brain Development

A new study reports a gene expressed in the amygdala plays a crucial role in coordinating axon growth and development.