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Kindai University

·May 12, 2026·8 min read

“Jumping Genes” Shaped the Evolution of the Brain

Researchers discovered that transposable elements (TEs) provided more than 20,000 regulatory binding sites that drive neural development. By acting as genomic couriers for transcription factors like Sox2 and Brn2, these "jumping genes" expanded the complexity of the mammalian brain, offering a new two-phase model of how our neural networks evolved.

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·November 21, 2025·6 min read

Supplement Shows Promise in Blocking Amyloid in Alzheimer’s

A new study shows that oral arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid, can significantly suppress amyloid-β aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease models. Researchers found that arginine not only prevented Aβ42 from clumping but also reduced plaques and inflammation in mouse and fruit fly models carrying Alzheimer’s-related mutations.

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·April 14, 2025·5 min read

How Neurons Switch Gears to Navigate the Developing Brain

New research reveals that neurons can switch their migration strategy depending on whether they move on flat surfaces or through tight, crowded spaces. This adaptive behavior is controlled by a mechanosensitive protein channel called PIEZO1, which detects mechanical stress and triggers a shift in how the cell’s internal motors generate movement.