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·June 23, 2016·3 min read

New Protein Can Modify Brain Function and Memory

Researchers have developed a new tool that can modify brain activity and memory in targeted ways without the help on any chemicals or drugs.

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·June 23, 2016·4 min read

Human Brain Houses Diverse Populations of Neurons

Researchers have developed a scalable method to identify different subtypes of neurons in the brain.

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·June 23, 2016·4 min read

Challenging Current Views on Origins of Parkinson’s

A new study reports stress on the endoplasmic reticulum, and not mitochondrial failure, results in neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.

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·June 23, 2016·4 min read

How Astrocytes Help Us Learn

The molecule LRP4 on the surface of astrocytes helps to regulate glutamate levels, a new study reports.

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·June 23, 2016·5 min read

Loss of Essential Protein in the Choroid Plexus Epithelium Linked to Hydrocephalus in Mice

A new study reports mice that lack the protein Alix develop hydrocephalus.

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·June 23, 2016·4 min read

A New Switch To Boost Memory

Researchers report a chemical modifications that add methyl groups to RNA could help strengthen memory formation.

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·June 22, 2016·4 min read

Is Huntington’s Disease More Common Than We Thought?

According to new research, more people could have the genetic potential to develop Huntington's disease than previously thought.

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·June 22, 2016·4 min read

Long Term Use of Anticholinergic Drugs Increases Alzheimer’s Risk

Study reveals long term use of anticholinergic drugs, such as those used to treat allergies, can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.

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·June 21, 2016·6 min read

DNA Sequencing Could Help Diagnose Brain Infections

Next generation genetic sequencing of brain tissue samples allowed researchers to identify potential brain infections.

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·June 21, 2016·4 min read

How Songbirds Learn Their Melodies

A new study reports Zebra finches learn their songs by listening to their father's melodies.

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·June 20, 2016·3 min read

Molecular Map Provides Clues to Zinc Related Diseases

Researchers have been able to provide a crystal structure of the extracellular domain of ZIP4.

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·June 20, 2016·3 min read

Watching The Luminescent Gene Switch

Researchers have discovered a way yo simultaneously monitor the switching on and off of clock genes in mice and the effects on their behavior in real time.