Surprise Finding in Neurons
Researchers discover higher infection rates in Purkinje cells with the herpesvirus HHV-6 in patients with bipolar disorder.... Read More...
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Evolutionary Changes in Brain May Have Led to Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
According to researchers, neuropsychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia could be a byproduct of evolution.... Read More...
Synthetic DNA Artificial Neural Network Recognizes Handwriting
Researchers have created an artificial neural network from synthetic DNA that is able to correctly identify handwritten numbers.... Read More...
Mechanism Controlling Multiple Sclerosis Risk Identified
Researchers have identified a new mechanism of a risk gene for multiple sclerosis that triggers the disease via epigentic regulation. The study reports a protective genetic variant can reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis through the same mechanism.... Read More...
Three New Genes That May Have Influenced Human Brain Size
Researchers have identified a set of genes that may have influenced human brain size, which helped us diverge from other apes. The study reveals the genes are unique to humans and help to build the neocortex.... Read More...
Genetic Variants That May Predict Glaucoma Risk Identified
Researchers have identified 133 genetic variants associated with an increased risk of developing glaucoma.... Read More...
Tiny Particles Could Help Fight Brain Cancer
Researchers at MIT have developed a new drug delivering nanoparticle that is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. The nanoparticles carry two different drugs that can help shrink tumors and prevent them from growing back.... Read More...
Link Between Huntington’s Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered
Researchers have identified a genetic overlap between rheumatoid arthritis and Huntington's disease. The findings could open the door to developing new therapeutic targets and medications to combat both conditions.... Read More...
Possible Novel Method for Stopping Untreatable Pediatric Brain Cancers
A small molecule, 6-thio-dG, may provide a new approach to treating currently untreatable pediatric brain cancers, researchers report.... Read More...
Immunological Memory in the Brain
Researchers report inflammation reactions can cause long term alterations to immune cells in the brain which can influence the progression of neurodegenerative disorders later in life.... Read More...
‘Sleeping’ Stem Cells Could Aid Brain Repair
Researchers have identified a new type of stem cell which may aid neural repair following injury or disease.... Read More...
Simple Urine Test Could Measure How Much Our Body Has Aged
Researchers have developed a new urine test that could potentially measure how much our bodies have aged. The test measures a substance that indicates oxidative damage, which increases in urine as we age.... Read More...