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Decades Old Question About Alzheimer’s Protein Answered

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

A new study reports amyloid precursor proteins modulate neural signal transmission by binding to a specific receptor. Researchers say modulating the receptor could help treat Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Genes Linking Alzheimer’s to Down Syndrome Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJune 26, 2018

Researchers report extra copies of genes on chromosome 21 increase Alzheimer's like pathology and cognitive impairment in mouse models of Down syndrome. The findings provide insight into early onset Alzheimer's in those with Down syndrome.... Read More...

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For Keeping X Chromosomes Active, Chromosome 19 Marks the Spot

Neuroscience NewsApril 17, 2017

Finding could explain the human sex ration that slightly favors males over females.... Read More...

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Pinpointing a Potential Treatment Target for Down Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2016

A new study of gene activity in the brains of people with Down syndrome reveals the formation of white matter is affected throughout life.... Read More...

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Hippocampal Circuit Abnormalities Linked to Learning Difficulties in Down Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsAugust 3, 2015

A new study sheds light into a possible cause of learning difficulties in Down syndrome. ... Read More...

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Researchers Claim to Have Uncovered a Cause of Autism and Intellectual Disabilities

Neuroscience NewsJuly 20, 2015

A new study claims researchers have identified a new cause for some cases of autism and other intellectual disabilities.... Read More...

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Why People with Down Syndrome Invariably Develop Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsOctober 23, 2014

Study reveals how the SNX27 protein regulates the generation of beta amyloid. ... Read More...

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Faulty Stem Cell Regulation May Contribute to Cognitive Deficits Associated with Down Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 11, 2013

According to a new study, over-expression of the Usp16 gene could be a major contributor to neurological deficits associated with Down syndrome.... Read More...

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New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

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New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

Neurology

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

AI

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

chromosome 21

Decades Old Question About Alzheimer’s Protein Answered

Genes Linking Alzheimer’s to Down Syndrome Discovered

For Keeping X Chromosomes Active, Chromosome 19 Marks the Spot

Pinpointing a Potential Treatment Target for Down Syndrome

Hippocampal Circuit Abnormalities Linked to Learning Difficulties in Down Syndrome

Researchers Claim to Have Uncovered a Cause of Autism and Intellectual Disabilities

Why People with Down Syndrome Invariably Develop Alzheimer’s Disease

Faulty Stem Cell Regulation May Contribute to Cognitive Deficits Associated with Down Syndrome