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·October 11, 2018·4 min read

Human Brain Cell Transplant Offers Insight into Neurological Conditions

Researchers have successfully transplanted human brain cells into mouse brains and watched how they grow to form networks. The technique could be used to study a range of neurological conditions, the researchers report.

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·October 11, 2018·4 min read

A Molecular Link Between Body Weight and Early Puberty Identified

Researchers report becoming overweight at an early age can trigger the early onset of puberty in females.

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·October 11, 2018·3 min read

New Technique Could Detect Lyme Disease Weeks Before Current Tests

Researchers have developed new techniques which are able to diagnose Lyme disease bacteria weeks sooner than currently available tests.

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·October 11, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Unexpectedly Reprogram Mature Neurons in Mice

Researchers have made a surprise discovery that could help provide treatment options for a range of conditions from Parkinson's disease to depression. Researching how to transform supportive brain cells into neurons, the scientists unexpectedly transformed mature inhibitory striatal neurons into dopamine producing neurons.

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·October 10, 2018·5 min read

Gene That Makes Gentle Touch Feel Painful After Injury Identified

Researchers report the PIEZO1 gene may be responsible for tactile allodynia, a reaction to injury that makes normal touch feel painful.

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·October 10, 2018·4 min read

Why Some Are More Prone To Depression Than Others

A new study reports people may be able to avoid depression, even if they have a genetic predisposition to SAD, by maintaining or boosting serotonin levels throughout the year.

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·October 9, 2018·5 min read

New Alzheimer’s Biomarker Identified with Help of CRISPR

With the aid of CRISPR gene editing techniques, researchers have identified a new biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. The study reports a deficiency of the protein STIM1 could be implicated in the sporadic version of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·October 9, 2018·4 min read

Protein Has Unique Effects in the Neural Connections Related to Information Processing

A new study provides new insight into the molecular mechanisms that enable synaptic transmission critical for cognition.

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·October 9, 2018·5 min read

Genes Are Not Destiny When it Comes to Weight

The genetic influence on weight is halved when children are raised in a home environment where healthy eating and exercise is encouraged, a new study reports.

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·October 8, 2018·4 min read

Small Brained Female Guppies Are Not Drawn to Attractive Males

A new study reports female guppies with smaller brain mass can distinguish between attractive males, but do not find them more appealing or choose to mate with them over less attractive guppies. Researchers say the study sheds new light of the link between mate preference and cognitive ability.

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·October 8, 2018·5 min read

New Map of Brain Region Linked to Alzheimer’s

Researchers have successfully created the most detailed map of the hippocampus, an area of the brain implicated in memory. The map shows the structure, neural connections and functions in vivid detail.

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·October 6, 2018·5 min read

Binge Drinking and Blackouts: The Sobering Truth About Lost Learning in Students

A new study reports on how binge drinking and alcohol related blackouts can have a dramatic impact on students' learning and memory. Researchers also consider the impact of drinking too much on social behaviors.