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·April 11, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·April 6, 2018·3 min read

‘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.

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·April 4, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·March 23, 2018·5 min read

Early Life Experiences Influence DNA in the Adult Brain

Researchers report maternal behavior can change the DNA of her offspring. The findings, researchers say, could lead to better understanding of some neuropsychiatric disorders.

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·March 22, 2018·4 min read

Focusing on Early Stage of Illness May Be Key to Treating ALS

A new study reveals many inhibitory neurons are lost in early phases of ALS and FTD development. The findings show a contrast to other neurodegenerative diseases where excitatory neurons are lost early in the disorders.

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·March 19, 2018·4 min read

Three Genes Essential for Cells to Tell Time

Researchers have identified three new genes associated with circadian rhythm regulation.

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·March 9, 2018·3 min read

Can’t Sleep? It Could be Down to Genetics

Do you suffer from insomnia? Your genetics may be to blame. Researchers have found a link between variations on chromosome 7 and insomnia, and also on chromosome 9 for people of European descent.