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Male and female mice have different brain cells

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2019

Study identifies rare brain cell types that are unique to male mice, and others that are unique to females. The cells were discovered in the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that governs both aggression and mating behaviors.... Read More...

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First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2019

Examining postmortem brains of ASD patients, researchers discover an accumulation of immune cells surrounding blood vessels in the brain. They also found blebs accumulating around blood vessels that contained astrocyte debris. The findings suggest autism may be an autoimmune disorder.... Read More...

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Skin keeps time independent of the brain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2019

Neuropsin is expressed in the hair follicles of mice and synchronizes the skin's circadian clock, independent of the brain or eyes.... Read More...

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Mothers’ behavior influences bonding hormone oxytocin in babies

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2019

Greater maternal involvement upregulates the oxytocin system in their babies.... Read More...

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Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system function

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2019

Researchers discovered increased inflammatory activity in a subgroup of patients with frontotemporal dementia. The increased inflammation was indicated by elevated levels of cytokines known to increase inflammatory response and decreased levels of IL-10, which reduces inflammation. The inflammation was associated with Parkinsonism's symptoms and rapid cognitive and functional decline. The study also revealed patients with FTD are less likely to develop cancer.... Read More...

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New genetic link found for some forms of SIDS

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2019

Researchers tie some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) with a genetic mutation that causes an inability to process milk, leaving the child vulnerable to sudden heart failure. Future studies will explore if a drug called Elamipretide can help reduce cardiac events in children with the mutation.... Read More...

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‘Sticky’ gene may help Valium calm nerves

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2019

A new study challenges existing theories about how benzodiazepines, such as valium, work to calm nerves. Researchers report a 'sticky' gene called Shisa7 plays a critical role in the regulation of inhibitory neural circuits, and the sedative effects benzodiazepines have on circuit activity.... Read More...

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Food comas and long-term memories: New research points to an appetizing connection

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2019

A single insulin-like molecule produces in the nervous system of the marine mollusk Aplysia californica strengthens connections between neurons, enhancing long term memory.... Read More...

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Researchers are finding molecular mechanisms behind women’s biological clock

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2019

Study of female fertility from age 9 to menopause reveals specific mechanisms that may affect fertility at different ages. The mechanisms depend on naturally occurring chromosome errors that vary depending on age.... Read More...

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Scientists reverse core symptom of schizophrenia in adult mice

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2019

Neuronal branches in SETD1A deficient mice are shorter and stunted. Switching off another gene, LSD1, nullifies the harmful effects of SETD1A on neuron and axon growth. After inhibiting LSD1, SETD1A deficient mice showed improved memory and axon growth. Inhibiting LSD1 not only acted on memory deficits linked to schizophrenia but also acted on the underlying molecular mechanisms associated with axonal growth. ... Read More...

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Stem cell transplant reverses disabling MS-like disease

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2019

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation reversed neuromyelitis optica. Five years following transplantation, only 2 of twelve patients had relapsed.... Read More...

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Study furthers understanding about what shapes human gut microbiome

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2019

Despite humans sharing a close genetic relationship to apes, our gut microbiome more closely resembles that of Old World monkeys like baboons. In terms of the development of the human microbiome, ecology across evolution plays a more significant role than genetic relationships.... Read More...

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Male and female mice have different brain cells

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

Skin keeps time independent of the brain

Mothers’ behavior influences bonding hormone oxytocin in babies

Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system function

New genetic link found for some forms of SIDS

‘Sticky’ gene may help Valium calm nerves

Food comas and long-term memories: New research points to an appetizing connection

Researchers are finding molecular mechanisms behind women’s biological clock

Scientists reverse core symptom of schizophrenia in adult mice

Stem cell transplant reverses disabling MS-like disease

Study furthers understanding about what shapes human gut microbiome