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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Videos

·September 30, 2015·3 min read

Dormant Viral Gene May Cause Some Forms of ALS

Researchers discover reactivating ancient viral genes may cause neuron destruction in some forms of ALS.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·July 13, 2020·2 min read

Turning Off ‘Junk DNA’ May Free Stem Cells to Become Neurons

Deactivation of the HERV-K gene may free stem cells to become neurons.