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·February 7, 2018·3 min read

Creation of New Brain Cells May Be Limited

UCSF researchers report neural stem cells only have a very limited capacity to replenish brain tissue.

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·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Brain Chemical Blamed For Old Age Mental Decline Could Hold Key to Its Reversal

Researchers report keeping levels of KYNA low throughout a worm's life can help prevent the onsite of age-related cognitive decline.

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·February 5, 2018·3 min read

Gene Network That Regulates Motor Neuron Formation During Embryonic Development Identified

Researchers have identified a gene network that regulates the development of motor neurons during embryonic development.

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·February 5, 2018·5 min read

New Path For Bipolar Disorder Comes to Light

EGR3 and BDNF may play a critical role in the impaired cellular resilience seen in bipolar disorder, researchers report.

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·February 5, 2018·4 min read

The Toxic Relationship Between ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia

Researchers report the C9ORF72 genetic mutation can lead to toxicity in neurons, causing 10 percent of all ALS cases and 10 percent of FTD cases.

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·February 5, 2018·4 min read

Grape Derived Compounds May Promote Resilience Against Depression

Researchers have identified two compounds derived from grapes that might help to treat those with major depressive disorder.

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·February 2, 2018·4 min read

Prenatal Famine Drives DNA Methylation and Adult Health Six Decades Later

Study reports the effects of prenatal famine can cause metabolic health problems in offspring up to six decades later.

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·February 1, 2018·5 min read

Zeroing in on Dopamine

Researchers have identified the molecular machinery responsible for the release of dopamine. The findings could help develop new treatments for disorders such as Parkinson's disease and addiction.

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·February 1, 2018·5 min read

Stroke Recovery Improved by Sensory Deprivation

A new study, using mouse models, demonstrates sensory deprivation can activate the brain to rewire networks following a stroke. The findings could have major implications for stroke rehabilitation in humans.

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·January 30, 2018·2 min read

Could a Protein Called Klotho Block Dementia and Aging?

Genetically increasing klotho helps boost cognitive function in mice models of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

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·January 29, 2018·4 min read

Men Hold Secret to Protect Women From Multiple Sclerosis

A new PNAS study reveals why men are less likely to develop multiple sclerosis than women. According to researchers, a 'guardian molecule' that is triggered by testosterone appears to have a protective effect in men. When female mice were treated with the molecule, their symptoms of the disease were eliminated.