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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology
          ·December 13, 2024·7 min read

          Genetic Mechanism Links Emotional Experiences to Behavior Changes

          Researchers have identified a genetic mechanism that regulates behavioral adaptations to emotional experiences by forming R-loops, unique RNA:DNA structures that activate target genes. The study focused on NPAS4, a gene implicated in stress and drug addiction, showing how blocking R-loops prevents maladaptive behaviors like cocaine seeking and stress-induced anhedonia in mice.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology
          ·March 27, 2024·7 min read

          THC Metabolism Could Influence Cannabis Use Disorder Risk

          Researchers linked differences in THC metabolism to varying effects of cannabis use and the risk of developing Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). The study, which included young adults with and without CUD, found that genetic differences in THC-metabolizing enzymes can lead to stronger and longer-lasting effects of cannabis, especially among females who metabolize THC more slowly.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·July 12, 2023·7 min read

          Psychedelic Breakthrough: MDMA Revolutionizes PTSD Treatment

          Psychedelic therapies, including the use of MDMA, are set to revolutionize psychiatric treatments, especially for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The anticipation builds for the FDA's approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, which will mark a first for a psychedelic drug in mainstream medicine.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·April 19, 2023·4 min read

          Study Challenges the Idea That Early Parkinson’s Disease Causes Cognitive Dysfunction

          Parkinson's disease does not generally reduce cognitive function within the first five years, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology
          ·April 7, 2023·6 min read

          New Genetic Finding Provides Clue for Personalizing Depression Treatment

          The NPAS4 gene may play a critical role in linking long-term stress to depression and depressive behaviors. The findings may lead to new, targeted treatments for depression as a result of chronic stress.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·March 28, 2023·6 min read

          Individualized Brain Fingerprints Can Help to Uncover Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

          A novel neuroimaging technique allows physicians to visualize subtle brain changes on an individualized level in patients with pre-clinical Alzheimer's disease.
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          FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·February 25, 2023·6 min read

          A New Epigenetic Brain Defense Against Recurrence of Opioid Use

          HDAC5, the "epigenetics" enzyme, plays a key role in limiting opioid-associated memories and drug-seeking behaviors following abstinence from drugs in rats. The findings provide a new avenue for the treatment of opioid addiction.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·February 9, 2023·5 min read

          Putting the Brake on Risky Behaviors

          A newly discovered neural circuit in the thalamus prevented reward-seeking behaviors when activated in a preclinical model. When blocked, this circuit increases high-risk reward-seeking behaviors. The findings could lead to new therapies for addiction and other disorders associated with high-risk reward-seeking behaviors.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology
          ·January 13, 2023·4 min read

          Cannabis and the Oral Microbiome: Exploring Their Impacts on the Brain

          A new study seeks to better understand how cannabis use alters the oral microbiome and how this may have an impact on neurodegenerative disorders.
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          Auditory NeuroscienceAutismFeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 21, 2022·7 min read

          A Link Between Hearing Loss and Autism Spectrum Disorder

          MEF2C, a gene critical for brain development and regulating circuit formation in the brain also plays a significant role in inner ear development. Mutations of MEF2C have previously been linked to ASD. Researchers found mice with only one copy of the MEF2C gene had reduced activity in the auditory nerve.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 27, 2021·5 min read

          Brain Connectivity Is Lower in Adults With PTSD or a History of Sexual Abuse

          People who experienced sexual abuse or suffer from PTSD have reduced connectivity in the ventral and dorsal attention network (VAN-DAN network) compared to those with no history of abuse or PTSD.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·October 25, 2021·4 min read

          Deterioration of Brain Cells in Parkinson’s Disease Is Slowed by Blocking the Bach1 Protein

          Bach1, a protein that blocks the expression of genes associated with neuroprotection, has been implicated in Parkison's disease. Researchers say blocking Bach1 slows the deterioration of brain cells in preclinical models of Parkinson's disease.
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