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·September 19, 2019·4 min read

Neurological signals from the spinal cord surprise scientists

A new study challenges existing theories about spinal cord neurons. New findings suggest neurological signals originate from a major, scattered network of cells that send signals to only a few other neurons.

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·December 19, 2018·5 min read

Cannabis Exposure Alters Genetic Profile of Sperm

THC exposure targets genes in two major cellular pathways and alters DNA methylation, a new study reports. Researchers say that wile cannabis triggers structural and regulatory changes in the DNA of users' sperm, they do not know yet whether the changes are passed down to the offspring and what effects that could have.

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·October 7, 2017·3 min read

Nerve Study Shows How Cells Adapt to Help Repair Damage

A Cell Reports study identifies molecules that allow Schwann cells to help regenerate nerves.

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·May 31, 2017·4 min read

Tea Consumption Leads to Epigenetic Changes in Women

According to researchers, tea consumption leads to epigenetic changes in women, involving genes associated with cancer and estrogen metabolism.

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·January 18, 2017·4 min read

How Estrogen Modulates Fear Learning

Women with lower estrogen levels may be more susceptible to developing PTSD, a new study reports.

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·October 1, 2016·6 min read

Smoking Leaves a Historical Footprint in DNA

Researchers report DNA methylation could be an important sign that reveals a person's smoking history, even years after they have quit.

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·February 19, 2016·5 min read

Math Model Explains Variability in Mutation Rate Across the Human Genome

Researchers have created a math model to estimate the rates of mutation in the human genome.

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·September 2, 2015·5 min read

Observing Motor Neurons Walking in Real Time

Researchers develop a method to observe the activity of motor neurons in real time.

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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Inheriting Trauma: Holocaust Survivors Pass Trauma to Their Children’s Genes

A new study reports preconception trauma can result in the transmission of epigenetic changes from the parent to children.

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·September 8, 2014·5 min read

Targeted Immune System Booster Removes Toxic Proteins in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports researchers have been successful in harnessing a mouse's immune system to attack and remove the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain which are markers for Alzheimer's.

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Neurological signals from the spinal cord surprise scientists

Cannabis Exposure Alters Genetic Profile of Sperm

Nerve Study Shows How Cells Adapt to Help Repair Damage

Tea Consumption Leads to Epigenetic Changes in Women

How Estrogen Modulates Fear Learning

Smoking Leaves a Historical Footprint in DNA

Math Model Explains Variability in Mutation Rate Across the Human Genome

Observing Motor Neurons Walking in Real Time

Inheriting Trauma: Holocaust Survivors Pass Trauma to Their Children’s Genes

Targeted Immune System Booster Removes Toxic Proteins in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

Exercise Mitigates Genetic Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Boosting Infant Brains: Parental Speech Enhances Baby’s Development

Mosaic Mutations Reveal New Insights into Bipolar Disorder

Visualizing Brain Synapse Strength With AI

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