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·February 17, 2020

Disease-causing repeats help human neurons function

Study reports repeats in genes associated with Fragile X syndrome normally regulate how and when proteins are made in neurons. Read More

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·January 23, 2020

Unexpected connection between gliomas and neurodegenerative diseases

Study finds significant expression of the Alzheimer's related Tau protein in glioma cells, especially in patients with better prognoses. Read More

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·January 18, 2020

Neuron found in mice could have implications for effective diet drugs

CALCR, a type of neuron found in the medulla of mice, may hold the key to the development of drugs that can effectively curb overeating and fight obesity in humans. Read More

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·January 13, 2020

A replacement for exercise?

Sestrin, a naturally occurring compound, mimics many of the effects of exercise in mouse and fly models. The findings could help with the development of medications to help combat muscle wasting associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases. Read More

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·December 26, 2019

How to tell if a brain is awake

Study finds EEG features may not always be accurate in being able to capture the level of consciousness in patients under anesthesia. Read More

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·June 12, 2019

Daddy shaming happens too

A new national poll reveals 50 percent of fathers say they face criticism and second guess their parenting style, from the way they discipline to play with their children. Read More

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·June 7, 2018

Mom’s Voice May Help Babies Sleep Better in NICU

Babies in NICU sleep better when their hear their mom's voice, a new study reports. Researchers found babies slept better and woke less often when they were played recordings of their mother's reading a story. Read More