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·March 27, 2017·4 min read

MicroRNA Treatment Restores Myelin and Limb Function in Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse Study

Researchers have been able to restore limb mobility and partially re-insulate neurons in mouse models of MS with microRNA treatments.

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·September 9, 2016·5 min read

A MicroRNA Plays a Role in Major Depression

A new study reports on the role a microRNA plays in major depressive disorder.

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·September 1, 2016·5 min read

Autism Linked to Changes in MicroRNAs

According to a new study, people with ASD show distinctive changes in their microRNA levels.

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·June 2, 2016·5 min read

Gene Critical For Human Brain Development Identified

Researchers report they have uncovered a gene responsible for brain development and also discovered how it may work.

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·May 27, 2016·7 min read

Faster and More Effective CRISPR Editing in Mice

A new study reports researchers have developed a quicker and more efficient method to alter mice genes with CRISPR-Cas9.

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·April 21, 2016·5 min read

Genetic Regulator Identified as Schizophrenia Risk Factor

A new study reports microRNAs could be under-expressed in the brains of schizophrenia patients.

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·April 5, 2016·4 min read

Research Holds Promise for Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Blood Test

Researchers report blood microRNA levels could reflect brain changes.

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·February 11, 2016·3 min read

Memory Suppressor That May Play a Role in Autism Identified

Researchers have identified one specific microRNA that has strong links to a number of neuropsychiatric disorders, including autism spectrum disorder.

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·October 22, 2015·3 min read

A Novel Link Between Movement Control and Genetics

According to a new study, a small cellular molecule previously believed to have little impact on behavior could be responsible for controlling precise movements.