Cannabis study reveals how CBD offsets the psychiatric side-effects of THC
CBD blocks the ability of THC to overstimulate the ERK pathway in the hippocampus, preventing negative side effects associated with cannabis use.... Read More...
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Perturbed genes regulating white blood cells linked to autism genetics and severity
Blood gene expression analysis uncovered a critical gene network that is disrupted in Autism. The disrupted gene network is related to fetal brain development and is also dysregulated in ASD cellular models. The findings provide further evidence that genetic factors influencing brain development during pregnancy are a primary cause of autism spectrum disorder.... Read More...
Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’
Researchers have uncovered a mechanism in the BNST that senses the negative effects of alcohol and modulates the urge to drink. The study reports that when this mechanism doesn't function correctly, we lose the ability to recognize that we have had enough to drink. ... Read More...
Disrupting Genetic Processes Reverses Aging in Human Cells
Researchers report certain genes and pathways that regulate slicing factors play a critical role in the aging process. Disrupting these genetic processes, researchers say, could reverse signs of aging in human cells.... Read More...
40 Genes Associated with Aggression Identified
Researchers have identified 40 new genes they believe are related to aggressive behavior in both humans and mice. The findings deepen understanding of the genetic basis of aggressiveness.... Read More...
Myelin Boosts Neuron Growth in Spinal Cord Injuries
A new study challenges conventional belief that myelin can inhibit neuronal growth. Researchers report rat myelin stimulated axon outgrowths in neural precursor cells, and human iPSCs.... Read More...
The Written History of a Neuron
Researchers report neurons record their activity in gene expression, and the activity record can be reconstructed by analyzing gene expression patterns.... Read More...
Lopsided Ear Function Can Lead to Lopsided Brain Development
A new study reveals differences in ear function can lead to asymmetrical brain differences in mice.... Read More...
New Approach to Destroying Deadly Brain Tumors
Researchers at UT Southwestern report medications used to treat arthritis and lung cancer may help in the battle against glioblastoma.... Read More...
Researchers Map Genomic Landscape of Schwannoma Brain Cancer
A new study describes the genomic landscape of schwannoma brain cancers.... Read More...
Connection Between Chronic Pain and Anxiety Disorders
Researchers provide new insight into the little understood connection between chronic pain and anxiety.... Read More...
Coordinating Traffic Down the Neural Highway
Findings could open new avenues for designing drugs to treat ataxia, researchers report.... Read More...