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·January 25, 2019·4 min read

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating Glioblastoma

Researchers have developed a new approach that uses microRNA in combination with chemotherapy to help treat glioblastoma brain cancer. In preclinical models, the approach increases survival of the deadly brain cancer five fold.

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·January 25, 2019·3 min read

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Our Genes

Study reveals sleep deprivation is associated with lower DNA repair gene expression and more breaks in DNA. The damage to DNA may explain the increased risk of cancers and neurodegenerative diseases in those who are sleep deprived.

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·January 25, 2019·6 min read

Slim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their Weight

Researchers identified several common genetic variants involved in obesity, as well as new genetic regions involved in severe obesity and healthy thinness.

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·January 23, 2019·3 min read

Child’s Age at Parental Divorce Can Affect Antidepressant Use as Adults

A new study reports children whose parents divorced when they were teens are less likely to develop depression or use antidepressants as children whose parents spilt up before they were four years old.

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·January 23, 2019·4 min read

Old Cells Repair Damage in Brains of Those with Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers discovered oligodendrocyte neurogenesis is limited in the brains of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. However, oligodendrocytes that survive the autoimmune attack associated with MS may be able to form new myelin.

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·January 23, 2019·3 min read

Breastmilk Sugars Differ in Pregnant Women on Probiotics

Researchers report human milk oligosaccharides, complex sugars in human breastmilk, may change in pregnant women who are taking probiotics.

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·January 23, 2019·5 min read

Shedding Light on Brain Cell Changes in Multiple Sclerosis

A new study sheds light on brain cells implicated in multiple sclerosis. Researchers found there are several types of oligodendrocytes, and the ratio of these cells differ significantly in those with MS. The findings could help develop new targeted treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis.

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·January 23, 2019·5 min read

Targeted Treatment Shrinks Deadly Pediatric Brain Cancer Tumors

Researchers report a targeted therapy that blocks LSD1 effectively shrinks tumor size in mouse models of medulloblastoma, a form of pediatric brain cancer.

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·January 23, 2019·6 min read

Physical Activity Can Prevent Against Depression

A new study adds to growing evidence that higher levels of physical activity can help reduce the risk of developing mental illness. Researchers found physical activity can reduce depression risks in those genetically vulnerable to depressive disorders.

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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

Helping Cells to Help Themselves May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered how the body is able to initiate repair mechanisms which can limit the extent of damage to the myelin sheath. The findings could help with the development of new therapies for multiple sclerosis.

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·January 21, 2019·4 min read

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

Researchers report genetic influences on head circumference remain stable during development and are correlated with genetic factors which contribute to intracranial volume.

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·January 21, 2019·3 min read

Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

According to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.