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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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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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Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

High-risk genes for schizophrenia discovered

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Marijuana users weigh less, defying the munchies

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

High-risk genes for schizophrenia discovered

Neurology

Skin discovery may help explain why women get autoimmune diseases far more often than men

Blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia in animal study

General anesthesia hijacks sleep circuitry to knock you out

AI

Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robotics

Heads in the cloud: Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’

Robots created with 3D printers could be caring for those in golden years

Robots to autocomplete soldier tasks

Psychology

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

High-risk genes for schizophrenia discovered

Behavioral disorders in kids with autism linked to reduced brain connectivity

microRNA

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

Nerve Study Shows How Cells Adapt to Help Repair Damage

Link Between Toxoplasma Infection and Common Brain Disease