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·December 9, 2015·3 min read

Math Models Could Change Strategies for Tackling Alzheimer’s Disease

Math models usually applied to physics studies are proving useful in studying the spatial distribution of astocytes in the brain, and are helping to develop new strategies for tackling Alzheimer's disease.

Green fluorescent protein-tagged herpes simplex virus is reactivating from cultures of neurons. Credit: Anna Cliffe, PhD, UNC School of Medicine.

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·December 9, 2015·6 min read

Herpes Simplex Virus Reactivates in Neurons and Triggers Disease

Researchers discover the cold sore virus, herpes simplex, resides within neurons. During times of stress, the virus reactivates and triggers symptoms associated with the disease.

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·December 8, 2015·1 min read

Are You Impulsive? Blame Your Genes

According to researchers, impulsive behavior is strongly influenced by our genetic makeup.

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·December 8, 2015·4 min read

Increased Risk For Autism in Children of Moms With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

According to a new study, children born to mothers with PCOS have an increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorders.

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·December 7, 2015·6 min read

Telomere Length in Newborns Linked to Mom’s Education Level

A new study reports telomere length may be shortened in newborn babies whose mothers did not graduate high school.

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·December 7, 2015·5 min read

Designer Dopamine Neurons Within Reach

Researchers have discovered a new method to ramp up the conversion of skin cells to dopamine neurons.

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·December 4, 2015·5 min read

Reading the Mind of a Fly

Study could provide new insights into the computational processes that underlie the workings of the human brain.

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·December 4, 2015·4 min read

Revealing the Secret to a Pain Free Life

A transgenic mouse model helps researchers uncover a recipe for painlessness. The findings could help those who suffer from chronic pain conditions.

Image shows a cross-section of a murine stem cell-derived brain tumor with histological features strikingly similar to human gliomas.

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·December 4, 2015·2 min read

Signaling Pathway Suppresses Brain Tumors

Researchers shed light on how the Notch pathway can suppress the formation of some types of brain cancer tumors.

Image demonstrates how a Toxoplasma infection alters the inhibitory nerve terminals.

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·December 3, 2015·5 min read

Parasite Toxoplasma Gondii Alters Brain Signaling

Toxoplasmosis alters neural pathways specifically related to GABA, a new study reports.

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·December 3, 2015·4 min read

Protecting the Brain Against Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers demonstrate how to help the brain produce more of a protective substance naturally that helps slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.