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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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Nerve Study Shows How Cells Adapt to Help Repair Damage

Neuroscience NewsOctober 7, 2017

A Cell Reports study identifies molecules that allow Schwann cells to help regenerate nerves.... Read More...

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Link Between Toxoplasma Infection and Common Brain Disease

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 13, 2017

A new study in Scientific Reports reports T.gonfii infection may alter, or even amplify some neurological disorders including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Human Skin Cells Transformed Into Motor Neurons

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2017

WUSTL researchers have converted skin cells into motor neurons without going through the stem cell state. The new technique could help in the development of devastating neurodegenerative diseases, like ALS, that affect motor neurons.... Read More...

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New Light on Link Between Gut Bacteria and Anxiety

Neuroscience NewsAugust 25, 2017

Researchers discover gut microbes may influence microRNA in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, two areas of the brain associated with depression and anxiety.... Read More...

Olive Oil Nutrient Linked to Processes That Prevent Brain Cancer

Neuroscience NewsJune 2, 2017

Primary ingredient in olive oil can help prevent cancer causing genes from functioning in cells.... Read More...

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microRNA

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

Nerve Study Shows How Cells Adapt to Help Repair Damage

Link Between Toxoplasma Infection and Common Brain Disease

Human Skin Cells Transformed Into Motor Neurons

New Light on Link Between Gut Bacteria and Anxiety

Olive Oil Nutrient Linked to Processes That Prevent Brain Cancer