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·July 31, 2020·5 min read

‘Little Brain’ or Cerebellum Not So Little After All

High resolution imaging reveals the human cerebellum is 80% of the area of the cortex. The findings indicate this area of the brain likely grew larger as human behavior and cognition evolved.

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·July 28, 2017·4 min read

A Molecule for Proper Neural Wiring in the Cerebellum

Researchers reveal the role GLAST plays in establishing and maintaining neural wiring of Purkinje cells.

This shows the location of the cerebellum in the brain

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·October 6, 2022·3 min read

A New Function of the Cerebellum

The cerebellum plays a key role in the storage of both positive and negative memories of emotional events.

This shows microglia activation in the cerebellum

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·July 30, 2019·3 min read

A paradoxical proinflammatory effect of endocannabinoids in the brain discovered

While endocannabinoids have been reported to play a role in anti-inflammation in some areas of the brain, a new study reveals they may cause inflammation in the cerebellum.

This shows the outline of a head and a brain

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·February 10, 2023·4 min read

A Rare Neurological Disease Involving Cellular Recycling Discovered

Mutations of the ATG4D gene which is associated with autophagy have been linked to a rare neurological disorder in children that causes a range of motor coordination and speech problems.

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·January 23, 2020·4 min read

A rat had basically no brain, but it could still see, hear, smell, and feel

Rat R222 was born with hydrocephalus. Neuroimaging revealed most of its brain had compressed and collapsed as it filled with fluid. However, despite its condition, the animal was still able to see, hear, smell, and feel like other animals. The study sheds new light on neuroplasticity, and the findings could have implications for the development of new machine learning technologies.

This image is an fMRI brain scan of a patient with the CLP1 mutation.

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·April 24, 2014·3 min read

A Single Mutation Causes Rare Brain Disorder

Researchers trace a rare, previously unknown neurodegenerative disorder to a single genetic mutation in one individual born during the time of the Ottoman Empire.

Image shows a light switch and DNA strand.

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·July 14, 2016·4 min read

Ability to Turn Off Genes in Brain May Be Crucial for Learning and Memory

Genes stuck in the "on" position can lead to faulty brain wiring that affects learning and memory, a new study reports.

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·September 13, 2019·3 min read

Acute cerebellar inflammation and hyperexcitability induces ‘depression-like’ behavior

Acute inflammation of the anterior cerebellum resulted in depression-like symptoms in rodent models. Suppressing microglia helped reduce hyperexcitability and symptoms of depression.

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·August 22, 2016·4 min read

ADHD Linked to Diet During Pregnancy

Poor diet during pregnancy may be linked to ADHD in the offspring, a new study reports.

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·September 12, 2018·6 min read

ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

A new study reports those with ADHD are at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study reveals people with ADHD are twice as likely to develop early onset Parkinson's between the ages of 21-66. Additionally, those who are prescribed stimulant medications to help reduce ADHD symptoms, including Ritalin and Adderal, are at a 6-8 times increased risk of developing Parkinson's.

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·March 30, 2018·4 min read

Adult Onset Neurodegeneration Has Roots in Early Development

Gene expressions in the brain that occur early in development may explain why some cerebellar stem cell populations behave differently in people with SCA1, researchers report.

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cerebellum

‘Little Brain’ or Cerebellum Not So Little After All

A Molecule for Proper Neural Wiring in the Cerebellum

A New Function of the Cerebellum

A paradoxical proinflammatory effect of endocannabinoids in the brain discovered

A Rare Neurological Disease Involving Cellular Recycling Discovered

A rat had basically no brain, but it could still see, hear, smell, and feel

A Single Mutation Causes Rare Brain Disorder

Ability to Turn Off Genes in Brain May Be Crucial for Learning and Memory

Acute cerebellar inflammation and hyperexcitability induces ‘depression-like’ behavior

ADHD Linked to Diet During Pregnancy

ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Adult Onset Neurodegeneration Has Roots in Early Development

Protein Key to Lifespan and Healthy Aging Identified

Unlocking Genes Behind Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Placebo Power: Patient Belief in Treatment Impacts Depression Therapy Effectiveness

Redefining Myelin Damage

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