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Featured Neurology

·April 11, 2016·2 min read

Molecular Pathway May Control Central Nervous System Inflammation

Researchers have identified a possible new drug target for neuroinflammation.

Featured Neurology

·April 11, 2016·4 min read

New Strategy to Treat Central Nervous System Injury

Researchers report the gene that encodes Ryk enhances the ability to remodel neural circuits and recover fine motor control following spinal cord injury.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 11, 2016·5 min read

Glial Cells Shape Nerve Endings Through Previously Unknown Molecular Pathway

A new study reveals how glial cells use a previously unknown molecular pathway to control the shape of specific nerve endings.

Featured Neurology

·April 10, 2016·4 min read

Diabetes and Dementia Link: Alzheimer’s Impairs Insulin Signalling

A new study reports Alzheimer's disease impairs insulin signalling in the hypothalamus, making it more likely that a person with Alzheimer's to develop diabetes.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 8, 2016·4 min read

A Newly Discovered Way For Cells to Die

Researchers explore the molecular mechanism that causes linker cell death in worms.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 8, 2016·3 min read

Brain Turns to Emergency Generator in Times of Energy Stress

Researchers discover an emergency 'energy generator' that can power synapses during points of energy stress.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·April 8, 2016·4 min read

Set of Genes Linked to Stroke and Dementia Identified

Researchers believe they have identified a new set of genes that could be responsible for stroke and dementia.

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Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 7, 2016·5 min read

Detailed Analysis of Autism Associated Genes Finds Involvement in Key Pathways and Processes

Researchers have identified key underlying biological processes that involve some of the hundreds of genes known to contribute to the risk of autism spectrum disorders.