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The surprising link between a babies’ weeble-wobble and the genetics of motor control

Neuroscience NewsJuly 30, 2019

A new fruit fly study reveals a simple genetic system is behind complex movements. The finding sheds light on motor control issues associated with neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Overcoming PTSD: Study reveals memory disruption drug target

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2019

Levels of a key molecule are elevated in the amygdala of both humans and mouse models of PTSD. The microRNA, mir-135b-5p, may be a novel biomarker for treating the disorder.... Read More...

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating Glioblastoma

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Researchers have developed a new approach that uses microRNA in combination with chemotherapy to help treat glioblastoma brain cancer. In preclinical models, the approach increases survival of the deadly brain cancer five fold.... Read More...

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A Role For MicroRNAs in Social Behavior

Neuroscience NewsDecember 14, 2018

Researchers report on how a microRNA cluster associated with the regulation of synaptic strength plays a role in controlling social behaviors in mammals.... Read More...

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Master Key Gene Has Links to ASD and Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers implicate MIR-137 as a potential causal factor in schizophrenia and ASD.... Read More...

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Why Do Some Sleep Deprived People Experience Worse Cognitive Function Than Others?

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2018

A new study reports microRNAs in the blood are altered as a result of sleep deprivation. Researchers used MiRNA alterations as a biomarker to determine cognitive performance following psychological stress and sleep loss.... Read More...

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Does Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?

Neuroscience NewsApril 13, 2018

Researchers report both physical and mental exercise can affect the learning ability of future offspring, at least in mice. ... Read More...

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Possible Biomarker for Huntington’s Identified

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2018

Researchers have discovered a new biomarker that can help diagnose Huntington's disease. They note the findings could result in the development of treatments to postpone neuron death in those who carry the Huntington's gene mutation, but who do not currently show symptoms of the disease.... Read More...

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Injectable Gel Helps Heart Muscles Regenerate After Heart Attack

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2017

Researchers have developed a new injectable gel that releases microRNAs into heart muscles, restarting the replication of existing caridomyocytes following a heart attack.... Read More...

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The Chemistry of Memory

Neuroscience NewsNovember 24, 2017

LUM researchers shed light on how an RNA binding protein is involved in learning and memory.... Read More...

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New Avenue For Drug Treatment in Neuropathic Pain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 24, 2017

Blocking dorsal root ganglion pain neurons from releasing microRNA-21 has an anti-inflammatory effect at the cellular level, preventing neuropathic pain, researchers report.... Read More...

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Studying Sleep’s Profound and Extensive Effects on Brain Function

Neuroscience NewsNovember 12, 2017

Studies presented at Neuroscience 2017 shed new light on how the brain consolidates memories and the neurological effects of poor sleep.... Read More...

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The surprising link between a babies’ weeble-wobble and the genetics of motor control

Overcoming PTSD: Study reveals memory disruption drug target

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating Glioblastoma

Master Key Gene Has Links to ASD and Schizophrenia

Why Do Some Sleep Deprived People Experience Worse Cognitive Function Than Others?

Does Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?

Possible Biomarker for Huntington’s Identified

Injectable Gel Helps Heart Muscles Regenerate After Heart Attack

The Chemistry of Memory

New Avenue For Drug Treatment in Neuropathic Pain

Studying Sleep’s Profound and Extensive Effects on Brain Function