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·February 12, 2016·3 min read

‘Mini Brains’ Created to Study Neurological Diseases

Researchers report they have successfully developed 'mini-brains' made up of the many neurons and cells in the human brain. The mini brains could allow for better research and reduce the need for animal testing.

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·February 11, 2016·3 min read

Transparent Roundworm Brings Scientists a Step Closer to Understanding Nerve Degeneration

Researchers discover a roundworm contains two proteins that play a role in the degeneration of axons.

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·February 11, 2016·5 min read

Breakable Genes May Promote Disease and Brain Cell Diversity

Researchers have identified 27 genes in brain stem cells that are prone to double strand breaks, a form of DNA damage.

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·February 11, 2016·5 min read

Novel Neuroprotective Therapy Found to Enhance Memory

Study highlights the neuroprotective potential of SKIP.

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·February 11, 2016·3 min read

Memory Suppressor That May Play a Role in Autism Identified

Researchers have identified one specific microRNA that has strong links to a number of neuropsychiatric disorders, including autism spectrum disorder.

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·February 11, 2016·3 min read

Chronic Pain Relieved by Blocking Stress Protein in Mice

According to a new study, a group of drugs being developed to treat mood disorders could also be used to relieve chronic pain.

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·February 10, 2016·3 min read

Enhancing Neural Activity Promotes Axon Regeneration in Adults

Researchers report axon regeneration can be boosted by using optogenetics or chemogenetics to enhance neural activity.

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·February 9, 2016·6 min read

Illuminating the ‘Dark Side’ of the Transcriptome

Researchers have devised a new way to map the transcriptome. In the process, they have revealed important variations in protein synthesis. The approach could have implications for furthering understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·February 9, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Discover Lipid Link in Inherited Form of Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified biochemical changes that occur in the blood of people with an inherited form of Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 8, 2016·5 min read

Predicting Who Will Develop Multiple Sclerosis

A new study has been launched to investigate the events leading up to multiple sclerosis in people at risk for developing the disease.

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·February 8, 2016·4 min read

Neuroprotective Protein in Blood Could Be an Alzheimer’s Biomarker

Findings could help physicians screen for, and effectively diagnose Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

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·February 6, 2016·4 min read

Same Switches Program Taste and Smell in Fruit Flies

Researchers have identified a set of genetic control switches that interact early in a fly's development to generate dozens of types of olfactory neurons.