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·August 19, 2020·5 min read

Targeting a Chronic Pain Gateway Could Bring Relief

c-Fos accumulates in the nucleus of peripheral nerve cells of mouse models of chronic pain. Researchers identified around 30 existing drugs that appear to target the importin alpha-3-c-Fos pathway to help treat chronic pain.

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·August 14, 2020·6 min read

Study Uncovers the Molecular Events by Which Popular Antidepressants Work

Activity of the c-Fos gene begins the increase on the ninth day of exposure to antidepressants. By day 14, mice showed behavioral changes associated with SSRI use. This may explain why suicide rates drop after nine days of treatment, and symptoms of depression improve after three weeks.

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·July 2, 2019·4 min read

A NEAT discovery about memory

NEAT1, a noncoding RNA appears to play a significant role in memory formation.

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·March 6, 2019·3 min read

Scientists Identify Gene Partnerships that Promote Spinal Cord Regeneration

Axolotl salamander genes that allow the neural tube and nerve fibers to regenerate after spinal cord damage have been identified. These genes are also found in humans, but are activated differently.

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·June 22, 2018·5 min read

Broken Shuttle May Interfere with Learning in Brain Disorders

Researchers report the gamma-CaMPII protein plays a critical role in learning and memory. The shuttle protein may be dysfunctional in those with Schizophrenia and autism, hindering learning abilities, researchers report.

Image shows cMPOA Neurons Activated by Light Stimulation.

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·September 30, 2015·4 min read

Turning Off Infanticide Instincts in Bachelor Animals

Researchers have discovered two small brain regions in mice that control whether the animal will commit infanticide or will take on an attentive paternal role.