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Featured Neurology

·August 17, 2015·3 min read

Possible Role of Glial Cells and Astrocytes in Neurological Disorders

According to researchers, the passage of molecules through astrocytes could play a critical role in disease and health.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 10, 2015·6 min read

Protective Receptor Plays Key Role in Supporting the Retina

A new study reports that a receptor targeted for treating neurodegenerative diseases also appears to play an important role in supporting the retina.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·August 5, 2015·3 min read

Cancer Makers May Be Present in Neural Crest During Early Development

Researchers find possible markers for brain cancers in the neural crest.

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Featured Neurology

·March 31, 2015·2 min read

Memory and Synaptic Connections Restored in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s by Cancer Drug

Experimental cancer drug appears to block damage triggered during the formation of amyloid beta plaques, a new study reports.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 19, 2015·3 min read

New Brain Mapping Reveals Unknown Cell Types

Researchers have produced a detailed map of cortical cells types and gene activity within them. They also report identifying a number of previously unknown cell types.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 1, 2014·3 min read

Team Develops Drug to Reduce Side Effects of ‘Binge Drinking’

Researchers develop a new compound which helps reduce the harmful side effects of binge drinking.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 24, 2014·2 min read

Navigation for Nerve Cells

Researchers report FLRT proteins guide precursors of pyramidal cells during neurodevelopment.

Autism Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 9, 2014·4 min read

Study Finds Link Between Neural Stem Cell Overgrowth and Autism Like Behavior in Mice

Researchers show how inflammation in pregnant mice can trigger excessive division of neural stem cells in their offspring. This can result in an overgrowth of the brain and autism like behaviors.