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The image shows a black fly with Onchocerca volvulus emerging from its antenna. Onchocerca volvulus is responsible for the parasitic disease Onchocerciasis.

·February 1, 2013·2 min read

Parasites and Poor Antenatal Care are the Main Causes of Epilepsy in Sub-Saharan Africa

A new study found adults in sub-Saharan Africa who had been exposed to parasitic disease were 1.5 to 3 times more likely to have epilepsy.

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Featured Genetics

·February 1, 2013·5 min read

How Deficiencies in Two Genes Synergize to Halt Formation of Gut Nervous System

Researchers identify a new gene associated with Hirschprung Disease and show how the migration of cells that form the gut nervous system is impeded when the combined doses of two candidate genes are low. Understanding the genetic basis of HSCR offers hope for better diagnostics and treatment for it and other developmental defects caused by failure of cell migration.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·January 31, 2013·3 min read

Examining the so-called Basque Mutation of Parkinson’s

Researchers examine mutations of the LRRK2 gene and R1441G, known as the Basque mutation, to better understand Parkinson's disease among patients in the Basque Country.

The image shows a schematic structure of Insulin-like growth factor-1.

Autism Featured

·January 31, 2013·4 min read

Researcher Uncovers Potential Cause, Biomarker for Autism and Proposes Study to Investigate Theory

Based on prior findings, researchers propose that depressed levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF) in the blood of newborns could potentially serve as a biomarker for the later development of autism.

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Featured Neurology

·January 30, 2013·2 min read

Ultrasound Reveals Markers for Down’s Syndrome

Researchers have found that some second-trimester markers for Down’s syndrome detected by ultrasound increase the risk of giving birth to a child with the condition. The findings could help address the risks pregnant women face in having a child with Down’s syndrome.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 30, 2013·2 min read

New Drug Target Identified for Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report that the protein Klotho plays an important role in the health of myelin, the insulating material allowing for the rapid communication between nerve cells. These findings may lead to new therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).

The image shows a sketch of a heart with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD).

Featured Neurology

·January 30, 2013·3 min read

Two Brothers with Muscular Dystrophy Live with Heart Pumps that Help Keep them Alive

Doctors implant left ventricular assist device (LVAD) to help stop the progression of heart disease and improve the quality of life in brothers with Becker's Muscular Dystrophy.

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Featured Neurology

·January 29, 2013·4 min read

Medical Societies Unite on Patient Centered Measures for Nonsurgical Stroke Interventions

Representatives from medical societies created a multispecialty and international consensus on the metrics and benchmarks for processes of care and technical and clinical outcomes for stroke patients.

The image shows a microscopic view of a typical neuroblastoma with rosette formation.

Brain Cancer Featured

·January 29, 2013·2 min read

Dendritic Cell Vaccine for Relapsed Neuroblastoma Patient Induces Complete Remission

Cancer treatment vaccine research leads to remission in a child with a relapsed neuroblastoma.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·January 28, 2013·3 min read

Protein Family Linked to Autism Suppresses the Development of Inhibitory Synapses

A study shows another family of proteins linked to neurodevelopmental disorders regulates the function of neuroligins and neurexins in order to suppress the development of inhibitory synapses.

The image shows a cross section through a mouse nerve.

Featured Neuroscience

·January 28, 2013·2 min read

Glial Cells Assist in the Repair of Injured Nerves

Researchers have discovered that, following nerve damage, peripheral glial cells produce the growth factor neuregulin1, which assists in the regeneration of damaged nerves.

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Parasites and Poor Antenatal Care are the Main Causes of Epilepsy in Sub-Saharan Africa

How Deficiencies in Two Genes Synergize to Halt Formation of Gut Nervous System

More Links Found Between Schizophrenia and Cardiovascular Disease

Examining the so-called Basque Mutation of Parkinson’s

Researcher Uncovers Potential Cause, Biomarker for Autism and Proposes Study to Investigate Theory

Ultrasound Reveals Markers for Down’s Syndrome

New Drug Target Identified for Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease

Two Brothers with Muscular Dystrophy Live with Heart Pumps that Help Keep them Alive

Medical Societies Unite on Patient Centered Measures for Nonsurgical Stroke Interventions

Dendritic Cell Vaccine for Relapsed Neuroblastoma Patient Induces Complete Remission

Protein Family Linked to Autism Suppresses the Development of Inhibitory Synapses

Glial Cells Assist in the Repair of Injured Nerves

Hearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Epilepsy

Reading Is the Ultimate Cognitive Enhancer

Dual Brain-Machine Interfaces Unlock Bionic Hand Kinesthesia

Overcoming Endothelial Sorting to Cure Glioblastoma

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