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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 11, 2017·3 min read

Plasma Membrane Protein May Help Generate New Neurons in Adult Hippocampus

A plasma membrane protein affects the generation of new neurons in the adult hippocampus, a new study reports.

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Autism Featured

·September 12, 2013·4 min read

Stunted Neuron Branching Restored in Mice

Mutations of a gene associated with some forms of autism in humans can hinder the correct growth and connectivity of neurons in mice. This understanding allowed researchers to restore proper neuronal growth in the mice.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·September 20, 2016·5 min read

Loneliness is a Heritable Trait

According to a new study, the risk for feeling lonely is partially due to genetics and these genes are also associated with neuroticism and depression.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·March 13, 2019·4 min read

NIH-funded rodent study finds molecular link between adolescent alcohol use and adult anxiety

Adolescent rats exposed to alcohol had a decrease of both Arc eRNA expression and Arc gene expression in the amygdala during adulthood. Additionally, the alcohol-exposed rats displayed increased anxiety behaviors as they aged.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·August 6, 2012·8 min read

Brain Signal IDs Responders to Fast-Acting Antidepressants

Scientists have discovered a biological marker that may help to identify which depressed patients will respond to an experimental, rapid-acting antidepressant like ketamine. The brain signal, detectable by noninvasive imaging, also holds clues to the agent's underlying mechanism, which are vital for drug development, say NIH researchers.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 25, 2019·7 min read

Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making

Researchers report estrogen may play a significant role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation. The study reports mice whose neurons did not produce estrogen have impairments in spatial reference memories, recognition and contextual fear memories. Restoring estrogen levels assisted in reversing the memory impairments, the study revealed.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·February 19, 2021·4 min read

First-in-Human Clinical Trial to Assess Gene Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers launch the first-in-human phase 1 clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a gene therapy which will deliver BDNF to the brains of those with Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment.

Featured Neurology

·April 15, 2015·4 min read

Deficiencies of Fish Oil Fatty Acids Can Limit Brain Growth During Development

Fatty acids found in fish oil is vitally important for the developing brain, a new study reports.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 12, 2016·5 min read

Amplifying Regeneration of Spinal Nerve Cells

Researchers have been able to successfully boost the regeneration of mature nerve cells in the spinal cord of adult mice following spinal cord injury.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 5, 2016·4 min read

Brain Cells That Cool the Body

Researchers have identified a set of heat sensing neurons that prompt both nervous system and behavioral changes that help cool the body.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 23, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Uncover a Mechanism for Improving Song Learning in Juvenile Zebra Finches

Studying juvenile zebra finches, researchers discover a mechanism which could possibly be responsible for the differences in the intensity of song learning.