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·May 19, 2017·5 min read

Disrupted Fat Breakdown in the Brain of Mice Makes Them Dumb

Blocking the breakdown of a specific fat molecule in the the brains of mice lead to reduced learning ability and memory retention. Additionally, researchers noted an increase of Alzheimer's related proteins. Findings may help explain how dementia may develop in humans, researchers say.

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·May 5, 2017·5 min read

Gene That Controls Birth Defect Common in Diabetes Identified

A new study reveals a gene that plays a key role in the formation of neural tube defects.

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·April 3, 2017·3 min read

Reversal of Aging Now Possible

Summary: A new study reports researchers have identified a substance that can help to induce the reversal of aging. Source:...

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·February 15, 2017·4 min read

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger

Study provides potential new avenues to treat Huntington's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

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·January 17, 2017·8 min read

Malaria Drug Successfully Treats 26 Year Old Brain Cancer Patient

Researchers report an anti malaria drug has helped improve length and quality of life for a 26 year old brain cancer patient.

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·December 1, 2016·4 min read

Key Cause of Parkinson’s Can Be Treated

Researchers have identified a potential mechanism to help control inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.

Diagram of how the enzyme controls appetite.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 4, 2016·4 min read

How The Brain Controls Our Appetite

A new study reports researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the enzyme that controls our appetite in response to low glucose availability.

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·August 11, 2016·3 min read

Putting Autophagy Under the Microscope

Researchers have been able to capture autophagy in super resolution.

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·February 2, 2016·3 min read

A Closer Look at Autophagy

A new closer look at the complexity of autophagy.

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·January 29, 2016·5 min read

The Connection Between Parkinson’s Disease and Excess Iron

A new study reports excess iron impairs cellular recycling, resulting in oxidative stress.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 26, 2016·3 min read

Potential ‘Guardian’ Against Neurodegeneration Identified

According to a new study, a protein called Tet3FL removes methyl groups from specific genes, keeping them active.

Diagram of a healthy neuron and one from a Parkinson's patient.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 9, 2015·3 min read

Immune Gene May Prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease

According to a new study, treatment with interferon-β gene therapy successfully prevents neuron death and disease effects in experimental models of neurodegenerative diseases.

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autophagy

Disrupted Fat Breakdown in the Brain of Mice Makes Them Dumb

Gene That Controls Birth Defect Common in Diabetes Identified

Reversal of Aging Now Possible

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger

Malaria Drug Successfully Treats 26 Year Old Brain Cancer Patient

Key Cause of Parkinson’s Can Be Treated

How The Brain Controls Our Appetite

Putting Autophagy Under the Microscope

A Closer Look at Autophagy

The Connection Between Parkinson’s Disease and Excess Iron

Potential ‘Guardian’ Against Neurodegeneration Identified

Immune Gene May Prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease

Aging Brains Maintain Robust Language Networks Despite Cognitive Decline

Youth Protein TIMP2 Restores Immune Function in the Aging Brain

Shame, Stigma, and Culture Prevent Male Domestic Violence Survivors From Seeking Help

Study of Brain Immune Cells Reveals New Clues to Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

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