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·May 4, 2018·3 min read

Gray Hair Linked to Immune System and Viral Infection

Researchers have identified a link between the immune system, viral infection and premature hair graying. The study reports mice who went prematurely gray produced unusually high amounts of MITF, a protein that is responsible for releasing interferons, which help to fight viral infections. This suggests genes responsible for controlling pigmentation also work to control the immune system.

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·May 3, 2018·5 min read

Wriggling Tadpoles May Hold Clues to How Autism Develops

Researchers shed new light on neuroplasticity by sparking learning in tadpole brains. They discovered the key to neuroplasticity is how the brain generates new proteins. Findings could help deepen understanding of sensory processing in ASD.

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·May 3, 2018·4 min read

Interconnected Cells in a Dish Let Researchers Study Brain Disease

Using stem cells to generate a partial model of the brain, researchers discover how communication between neurons is altered in those with Schizophrenia.

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·May 3, 2018·5 min read

Study Sheds Light on Genetic Foundation of Migraines

Researchers have identified three genes linked to hemiplegic migraine.

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·May 1, 2018·3 min read

How Decisions Form in the Brain

Researchers describe what happens in the brain just prior to making a decision.

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·May 1, 2018·5 min read

Key Brain to Spinal Cord Nerve Connections for Voluntary Movement Mapped

Researchers have successfully mapped brain to spinal cord neural connections that help drive voluntary movement. The map could be beneficial in developing new strategies to treat spinal cord damage.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

Subjective Memory May Play Role in Signaling Cognitive Decline

A new study reports listening to subjective complaints about memory lapses in people over 60 could help doctors to diagnose the onset of MCI and dementia.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

Vapers and Non-Smokers Have the Same Flourishing Gut Flora

A new study reveals smokers have lower levels of Baceroids in their microbiome. In contrast, the levels of Bacteriods were the same level in vapers as in non-smokers. Decreased Bacteriod levels are associated with obesity and Chron's disease.

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·April 29, 2018·4 min read

Lipid Accumulation in Brain May Be an Early Sign of Parkinson’s

Researchers report the accumulation of glycosphingolipids in the substantia nigra appears to be elevated in Parkinson's disease patients. The finding could be used as a biomarker for helping diagnose Parkinson's before symptoms of the disease set in.

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·April 29, 2018·4 min read

Link Between Exercise and Appetite Loss Explained

Researchers report on the role the arcuate nucleus plays in metabolic regulation and appetite suppression following exercise.

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·April 27, 2018·3 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Drug Could Reduce Painful Side Effects of Common Cancer Treatment

According to a new study, a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis could help to treat pain caused by cancer treatments in myeloma patients.

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·April 27, 2018·5 min read

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.

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