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·July 19, 2019·3 min read

Taking out the Protein Garbage Becomes More Difficult as Neurons Age

In aging mice, the number of autophagosomes is significantly decreased, and pronounced defects in the structure of autophagosomes increased. Turning on the WIPI2B protein restores autophagosome formation in aged neurons.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 3, 2019·3 min read

Shedding Light on the Evolution of Metabolism

Researchers report the ability to use sugar as food varies strongly between closely related species. The study identifies a genetic basis for this variation and could shed light on how human populations with different dietary histories may respond differently to modern, sugar rich diets.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 8, 2015·4 min read

Hope for Patients With Leukodystrophies

Researchers have identified a new gene associated with 4H leukodystrophy.

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·March 31, 2015·2 min read

Link Between ALS and Abnormal Immune Response Established

According to a new study, a protein implicated in some neurological diseases also plays an important role in how our bodies respond to viral infections.