Are your children sleeping enough? New blood test might hold the answer
Examining microRNA from a simple blood test can help determine whether your child is getting enough sleep.... Read More...
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Small RNAs link immune system and brain cells
Findings show sex-specific baizes in gene expression changes and demonstrate cellular control mechanisms based on microRNA change. The study sheds new light on genetic and neurological changes associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.... Read More...
The surprising link between a babies’ weeble-wobble and the genetics of motor control
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...
Overcoming PTSD: Study reveals memory disruption drug target
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...
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Defeating Glioblastoma
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...
A Role For MicroRNAs in Social Behavior
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...
Master Key Gene Has Links to ASD and Schizophrenia
Researchers implicate MIR-137 as a potential causal factor in schizophrenia and ASD.... Read More...
Why Do Some Sleep Deprived People Experience Worse Cognitive Function Than Others?
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...
Does Physical Activity Influence the Health of Future Offspring?
Researchers report both physical and mental exercise can affect the learning ability of future offspring, at least in mice. ... Read More...
Possible Biomarker for Huntington’s Identified
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...
Injectable Gel Helps Heart Muscles Regenerate After Heart Attack
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...
The Chemistry of Memory
LUM researchers shed light on how an RNA binding protein is involved in learning and memory.... Read More...