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·October 26, 2016·3 min read

Epigenetics and Neural Cell Death

Researchers report on an epigenetic mechanism which is active only in the early phases of neurogenesis triggers and the subsequent death of neural cells.

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·October 21, 2016·4 min read

Tweaking Immune Response May Be a Key to Combating Alzheimer’s

Learning how to manipulate inflammatory conditions could help to develop new therapies to stimulate neurogenesis and protect against Alzheimer's, a new study suggests.

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·October 6, 2016·5 min read

Brain Cell ‘Executioner’ Identified

Researchers have identified a common culprit that may cause damage in stoke, brain injury and neurodegenerative disease.

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·September 27, 2016·3 min read

Oligodendrocytes Induce Motor Neuron Death in ALS

A new study reports oligodendrocytes induce motor neuron death in ALS.

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·September 27, 2016·3 min read

Genetic Switch Decides Between Genome Repair and Cell Death

Researchers have identified a mechanism that integrates signals from the ongoing repair process and the cell death machinery.

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·September 17, 2016·3 min read

Delaying Motor Neuron Loss

Researchers have discovered a potential treatment that may help delay motor neuron loss in ALS.

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·September 13, 2016·4 min read

Obtaining an Amyloid Beta Aggregate That May Underlie Neuronal Death in Alzheimer’s

Researchers describe how to prepare a specific type of aggregate of the amyloid-beta protein with the ability to perforate the cell membrane.

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·August 30, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Identify Two Classes of Compounds Effective Against Zika

Compounds shown to be either effective at stopping the replication of Zika in its tracks or preventing the virus from killing brain cells.

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·August 3, 2016·5 min read

Scientists Keep a Molecule from Moving Inside Nerve Cells to Prevent Cell Death

Researchers have identified one way in which an RNA binding protein may contribute to ALS.

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·July 27, 2016·5 min read

Imaging the Brain Structure That Allows Neurons to Communicate

Researchers use a new technique to image the process of neurotransmission.

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·July 13, 2016·4 min read

Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s Linked to Structural Flaw

Researchers believe they have discovered a new biological pathway involved in Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 28, 2016·4 min read

Possible New Therapy for a Rare Childhood Disease

A new study reports bone marrow transplants can significantly delay the onset of motor deficits in mouse models of MLIV.

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