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·October 16, 2022·5 min read

Scientists Reappraise the Role of ‘Zombie’ Cells That Anti-aging Medicine Has Sought to Eliminate

Some senescent (zombie) cells are embedded in young, healthy tissue and promote normal repair from damage, researchers say.

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·October 17, 2022·3 min read

A New Protein That May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease Identified

The GM2A protein reduces neural firing and induces a loss of neurite integrity.

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·October 17, 2022·4 min read

Epigenetic Changes Linked to Parkinson’s Disease Differ in Men and Women

Post-mortem analysis of the brains of those with Parkinson's disease revealed more than 200 genes with different epigenetic markers compared to healthy brains, but the affected genes were almost entirely different between women and men.

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·October 18, 2022·4 min read

New Insights Into Lithium’s Effectiveness for Bipolar Disorder

A new identifies a specific gene that regulates neural progenitor cell proliferation in response to lithium for those with bipolar depression.

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·October 19, 2022·7 min read

Manipulating Stress Response in Cells Could Help Slow Down Aging

When switched on at a pre-reproductive age, stress response in cells could slow down aging and promote longevity.

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·October 19, 2022·7 min read

Selection of Human Immune-Related Genes Was Driven by the Black Death

Bubonic plague, or the "Black Death" placed significantly selective pressure on humans, changing the frequency of certain immune-related genes and affecting our susceptibility to modern diseases.

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·October 20, 2022·3 min read

Insight Into Brain Function and Breakdowns

Study identifies the synaptotagmin-3 (SYT3) protein as a key molecule that allows for synaptic transmission. The findings could help with the development of treatment for a range of neurological disorders including ASD and epilepsy.

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·October 21, 2022·5 min read

Using Light Stimulation to Modulate Brain Waves

Researchers have developed a new system that comprises of a brain implant containing LEDs and gene therapy to modulate brain waves. The technology showed success in suppressing abnormal brain waves akin to those seen during an epileptic seizure.

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·October 21, 2022·6 min read

How Neurons From PTSD Patients React to Stress

Neurons derived from stem cells of combat veterans with PTSD react differently to stress hormones than those derived from veterans without PTSD. The findings shed new light on how genetics can cause some to develop PTSD following a traumatic event.

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·October 22, 2022·3 min read

Researchers Create First Fetal Brain Atlas for Spina Bifida Aperta

Researchers have mapped the brain development of fetuses with spinal bifida aperta between 21-34 weeks of gestation. The new brain map has been released via open access to help further research and monitoring of SBA throughout fetal development.