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New Immune System Regulators Revealed

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers mapped important genes for helping T helper cells. The findings could help generate new treatments to activate the immune system against infection and to attack tumor cells.... Read More...

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New Genetic Clues to Frontotemporal Dementia

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2018

Study reports a mutation in a single gene that causes hereditary frontotemporal dementia makes it harder for neurons to communicate, leading to neurodegeneration.... Read More...

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Unraveling a Genetic Network Linked to Autism

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

Using CRISPR techniques, researchers have uncovered a genetic network linked to autism.... Read More...

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Gene Therapy Via Skin Protects Mice From Lethal Cocaine Doses

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2018

Using CRISPR gene editing techniques, researchers create modified skin grafts that rapidly degrade cocaine and reduce drug seeking behaviors in mouse models of addiction.... Read More...

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CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 17, 2018

Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.... Read More...

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CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism

Neuroscience NewsJune 25, 2018

Researchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.... Read More...

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Organoids Reveal how Deadly Brain Cancers Grow

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2018

Researchers use gene editing to generate aggressive glioblastoma multiforme brain tumors in the lab. The model, researchers say, could be used to track the progression of tumors and develop personalized therapies for patients.... Read More...

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Leptin’s Neural Circuit Identified

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2018

A new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity.... Read More...

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One Step Closer to Treatment for Huntington’s

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2018

A new study reports researchers have developed a new gene editing approach that may provide a new treatment avenue for Huntington's disease.... Read More...

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Uncovering the Early Origins of Huntington’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2018

Rockefeller University researchers reveal Huntington's neurons are much larger than healthy cells.... Read More...

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First Step Toward CRISPR Cure For ALS

Neuroscience NewsDecember 20, 2017

UC Berkeley researchers report they have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to delay symptoms and extend lifespan in mouse models of ALS.... Read More...

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Gene Editing in the Brain Gets A Major Upgrade

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2017

Max Planck researchers announce they have developed a new tool that can assist with precise genome editing in neurons.... Read More...

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Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Wired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body Weight

Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories

Neuroscience

Wired for Obesity: Genes Involved in Development Can Affect Body Weight

Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories

Fever Alters Immune Cells So They Can Better Reach Infections

Neurology

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

How Manganese Produces a Parkinsonian Syndrome

AI

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Neural Fingerprints ID Those Likely to Abstain from Cocaine

Robotics

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy

Psychology

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

Difficulties with Audiovisual Processing Contributes to Childhood Dyslexia

New Immune System Regulators Revealed

New Genetic Clues to Frontotemporal Dementia

Unraveling a Genetic Network Linked to Autism

Gene Therapy Via Skin Protects Mice From Lethal Cocaine Doses

CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain

CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism

Organoids Reveal how Deadly Brain Cancers Grow

Leptin’s Neural Circuit Identified

One Step Closer to Treatment for Huntington’s

Uncovering the Early Origins of Huntington’s Disease

First Step Toward CRISPR Cure For ALS

Gene Editing in the Brain Gets A Major Upgrade