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More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 14, 2018

A new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition. ... Read More...

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New Study Offers Hope of Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury

Neuroscience NewsJuly 27, 2018

Researchers say a novel enzyme treatment may reduce inflammation and scarring that prevents neural regeneration in spinal cord injury.... Read More...

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Cell Type and Environment Influence Protein Turnover in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2018

A new study reveals proteins in the brain are replaced at different rates, depending on their location. The findings could shed light on how the components of different cells are altered, and how this can impact memory formation.... Read More...

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Drowsy Worms Offer New Insights Into the Neuroscience of Sleep

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2018

A new study could offer insight into human glial cell function and reveals a relationship between movement and sleep.... Read More...

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ALS Treatment Delays Disease and Extends Life: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2018

Researchers report transplanting altered neural stem cells into the brains of mice genetically engineered to exhibit symptoms of ALS, delayed the progression of the disease and extended lifespan.... Read More...

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One Gene Spurred Growth of Key Brain Area

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2018

Researchers have identified how the ASPM gene controls the growth of the cerebral cortex. They report mutations in this gene can reduce brain volume by half in human microcephaly cases.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Plaque Affects Different Brain Cells Differently

Neuroscience NewsApril 14, 2018

Alzheimer's linked protein, amyloid beta, appears to do very little harm to glial cells, at least in fruit flies, researchers report.... Read More...

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Captured on Film For the First Time: Microglia Nibbling on Synapses

Neuroscience NewsMarch 26, 2018

A new electronic microscopy study has captured microglia perform their role in synaptic pruning. ... Read More...

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Birth of New Neurons in the Human Hippocampus Ends in Childhood

Neuroscience NewsMarch 7, 2018

Although observed in other species, researchers report hippocampal neurogenesis does not persist through adult life in humans. Researchers say human hippocampal neurogenesis is not detectable in the adult brain.... Read More...

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Glial Cells Play Key Role in Regulating Motivation for Drug in Heroin Addiction

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2018

Researchers report in glial cells, drug induced plasticity can reduce the motivation for heroin. The findings could help develop new treatments for opioid addiction.... Read More...

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Uncovering the Power of Glial Cells

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2018

A new study sheds light on the neurons tasks glial cells perform to insure brain activity is optimized.... Read More...

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Brain’s Immune System May Be Key to Better Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2018

Researchers investigate how synaptic pruning occurs during development in hopes of discovering how neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders occur.... Read More...

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