Jumping Genes Help Make Neurons in a Dish
Converting skin cells to functional brain cells relies on precise insertion of Line-1 retrotransposons.... Read More...
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New light shed on neuronal circuits involved in behavior, learning and dysfunction
New findings about dopaminergic neurons in the striatum could have implications for treating Parkinson's disease and Tourette syndrome.... Read More...
Bacterial intestinal infections may trigger Parkinson’s disease
Mice infected with bacteria that cause mild intestinal infections exhibited Parkinson's like symptoms later in life. The findings provide a pathophysiological model in which intestinal infections may act as a trigger for Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Unexplored neural circuit modulates memory strength: Fruit fly study
PPL2 neurons help modulate the strength of memories.... Read More...
Hotspot in the genome may drive psychosis in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
A cluster of epigenetic marks in an enhancer at IGF2 could enhance dopamine synthesis associated with psychosis in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The findings may help in devising more effective treatments and screening strategies for both disorders.... Read More...
Parkinson’s clues seen in tiny fish could aid quest for treatments
Zebrafish study reveals how key dopaminergic neurons, which are damaged as a result of Parkinson's disease, can be regenerated. Researchers report the immune system plays a critical role in the process.... Read More...
Sex and Aggression Controlled by Cold Sensor in Brain: Mouse Study
Embedding a molecule called TRPM8 into the surface of some cells helps reduce aggression and sexual appetite in mice, a new study reports. ... Read More...
Can We Repair the Brain? Using Stem Cells to Treat Parkinson’s
Researchers report on how new advances in stem cell biology and genetic engineering could be beneficial in developing new treatments for Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Brain Discovery Explains A Great Mystery of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Researchers may have solved one of the great mysteries of neuroscience; namely, why neurons in the temporal lobe are the first to die in Alzheimer's disease, and why dopaminergic neurons are damaged first in Parkinson's. ... Read More...
Nicotine Exposure During Pregnancy Alters Dopamine Neurons and Genes in Newborns
A new study reports chronic nicotine exposure during pregnancy alters the genetics and dopamine neurons of newborns. The findings could help researchers develop a possible cure for nicotine addiction.... Read More...
GABA Cells Help Fight Alcoholism
Researchers have identified how alcohol influences dopaminergic and inhibitory neurons in the ventral tegmental area. The findings could help develop new treatments for alcohol dependence.... Read More...
A Toxin That Travels From Stomach to Brain May Trigger Parkinson’s
A new study reports the combination of a toxic herbicide and lectins may trigger Parkinsonism after the toxins travel from the stomach to the brain.... Read More...