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·August 16, 2019·2 min read

Gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease is involved in neuronal communication

Study reveals how CD2AP may enhance Alzheimer's susceptibility. The gene affects neural communication by regulating the levels of regulatory proteins present around synapses.

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·March 10, 2021·6 min read

Gut Microbes May Hold the Key for Treating Neurological Disorders

In mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders, researchers found social deficits were mediated by microbes in the gut. By contrast, hyperactivity is controlled by genetics. Treatment with a specific microbe helped improve social behavior.

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·February 20, 2017·4 min read

How the Brain Remembers Fearful Experiences

Before a rat avoids a place of which they hold fearful memories, the brain recalls memories of the physical location where the event occurred, researchers report.

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·December 4, 2018·5 min read

Improving Understanding of the Formation of New Neurons in the Mammalian Adult Brain

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to identifying novel cellular targets and pathways involved in wiring adult born neurons into existing brain circuits.

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·May 6, 2021·6 min read

In a Cell-Eat-Cell World Calcium Ions Activate ‘Eat-Me’ Signal in Necrotic Cells

When necrotic cells expose phosphatidylserine on their outer surfaces, and when phagocytes detect it, the phagocytes ingest and destroy the dying cells.

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·April 19, 2022·5 min read

Interferon Drives Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease Model

Type 1 interferon is a major diver of cognitive impairment and memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Blocking IFN reversed both cognitive impairments and memory deficits in the animal models.

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·December 18, 2019·4 min read

Is herpes virus infections linked to Alzheimer’s disease?

Study finds no link between the abundance of herpes viral DNA or RNA and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 14, 2021·3 min read

LSD-Triggered Altered Behaviors Linked to Abnormal Brain Communication

Altered behaviors associated with LSD may be caused by a reduction in the normal communication between the hippocampus and visual cortex.

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·August 3, 2021·5 min read

Machine Learning Approach for Predicting Risk of Schizophrenia Using a Blood Test

Blood tests revealed specific epigenetic biomarkers for schizophrenia. Researchers applied machine learning to analyze the CoRSIVs region of the human genome to identify the schizophrenia biomarkers. Testing the model with an independent data set revealed the AI technology can detect schizophrenia with 80% accuracy.

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·November 15, 2018·4 min read

Making Moves and Memories: Are They Connected?

Researchers have identified a new role for the cerebellum. Rather than just helping to control muscle activity, the cerebellum may also play a critical role in cognitive functions.

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·October 16, 2017·6 min read

Mechanism Explains How Seizures May Lead to Memory Loss

Following a seizure, deltaFosB remains in the hippocampus for an extensive period of time. Researchers believe this may contribute to memory loss and other cognitive deficits.