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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·August 6, 2020·4 min read

          Sex-Specific Differences in Neural Mechanisms for Glucose Regulation Discovered

          Researchers have uncovered a neural mechanism in female mice that shifts estrogen from playing a protective role in glucose metabolism to a disruptive one.
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          AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience
          ·May 20, 2020·5 min read

          Scientists find a new way to reverse symptoms of Fragile X

          A new mouse study reveals a drug compound is effective at treating and potentially reversing symptoms of Fragile x syndrome.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·May 14, 2019·2 min read

          Biomarker reveals PTSD sufferers at risk of suicide

          PET imaging study reveals higher levels of mGluR5 in those with PTSD who had suicidal thoughts. The findings could serve as a biomarker to assess suicide risk in people with PTSD.
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          ·June 27, 2018·4 min read

          New Mechanism Involved in Age Related Memory Loss Discovered

          Researchers report specific alterations in signaling circuits associated with memory can induce an abnormal response in neurons, which is linked to the aging process and cognitive decline.
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          AutismFeaturedGeneticsPsychology
          ·June 25, 2018·7 min read

          CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism

          Researchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.
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          AutismFeaturedGenetics
          ·August 18, 2017·3 min read

          CRISPR Advances Autism Research

          Using CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers target the Shank3 gene in monkey embryos. Research backs previous findings of the importance of the Shank3 gene for brain development and its role in autism.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·July 18, 2017·4 min read

          Potential New Path For PTSD Treatment

          A recent study in PNAS implicates alterations in the brain's glutamate signaling in people with PTSD. Neuroimaging revealed increased levels of mGluR5 in those with post traumatic stress disorder. Researchers report drugs that can reduce mGluR5 function could help reduce fear, stress and other symptoms of PTSD.
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          FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·July 6, 2017·3 min read

          Drug Restores Cells and Memories in Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

          A new drug has proven effective at restoring memories and neural connections in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The new drug was originally developed as a treatment for Schizophrenia. While the drug does not destroy amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's, it does allow the plaques to co-exist with neurons.
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          FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·September 25, 2016·4 min read

          New Explanation For Symptoms of Fragile X

          A new study looks at some of the underlying causes of fragile X syndrome and offers suggestions for new treatment targets.
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          FeaturedMost PopularPsychology
          ·July 15, 2016·5 min read

          A Fast Acting Drug for OCD

          A new study provides a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind OCD and suggests the disorder could be treated by a class of drugs that has been investigated in clinical trails.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·June 13, 2016·3 min read

          Neuroimaging Reveals Adaptations of the Alcoholic Brain

          A new imaging technique could help to provide a way to break the cycle of alcoholism.
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          AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·May 10, 2016·5 min read

          Mouse Model of Autism Offers Insights For Human Patients

          Researchers have developed a new mouse model of a genetically linked type of autism. The new model helps reveal more about the role of genes and brain changes associated with the disorder.
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