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·June 4, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·November 29, 2017·6 min read

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.

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·October 30, 2017·5 min read

Powerful Biomarker of Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

Researchers have identified a unique biomarker in the blood of people with Multiple Sclerosis. Using a simple blood test, researchers were able to identify those with MS and discriminate between people at different stages of the disease.

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·September 15, 2017·4 min read

Humans No Longer Have Ancient Defense Mechanism Against Viruses

The course of evolution has caused vertebrates to lose an important defense mechanism against viral infections, researchers report.

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·August 10, 2017·4 min read

Circular RNA Linked to Brain Function

A new study reveals the role circular RNA plays in brain function, including synaptic transmission and sensorimotor gating.

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·February 10, 2017·3 min read

Bright Spots in Brain Cells

Researchers report neurons move the site of microRNA maturation away from the cytoplasm out to the dendrites.

Image shows human neuronal cells can be cultured from aged adult brain.

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·January 17, 2017·5 min read

First Cell Culture of Live Adult Human neurons Shows Potential of Brain Cell Types

Researchers successfully grew adult human neurons from tissue donated from surgery patients. The researchers were able to identify at least 5 brain cell types and the potential proteins each cell could make.