Novel Drug Therapy Partially Restores Hearing: Mouse Study
Researchers have been able to partially restore hearing in mouse models of an inherited form of progressive human deafness with the help of a small molecule based drug.... Read More...
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Is a Stress Shot on the Horizon?
An immunization for stress created from beneficial bacteria could be on the horizon. The vaccine is said to have long lasting anti-inflammatory effects, making people more resilient to the psychological and physical effects of stress.... Read More...
Protein Pair Quickly Makes Memories of New Places
A new study reveals how neurogranin and FMRP help encode memories of new places.... Read More...
Memory Depends On Protein ‘Off Switch”
A new study suggests a lack of cognitive flexibility and ability to retain new information may be a result of the Arc protein not being fully switched off.... Read More...
Cell Types Underlying Schizophrenia Identified
Researchers have identified different neuron types and provided a new list of genes associated with schizophrenia. The findings could pave the way for developing new targeted therapies to treat the condition.... Read More...
Trauma and Dementia Patients Given Hope By ‘Flashbulb Memory’ Breakthrough
Researchers have identified a molecule that appears to play a vital role in long term memory formation. ... Read More...
Schizophrenia is a Side Effect of Human Development
Researchers have identified altered gene expression in the prefrontal area of the brain in those with schizophrenia. The study reports schizophrenia may have evolved as 'side effect' of human brain development.... Read More...
Running Helps Brain Stave off Effects of Chronic Stress
Researchers report running can help mitigate the impact chronic stress has on the hippocampus.... Read More...
What Happens When Your Brain’s Support Cells Aren’t So Supportive?
Astrocytes may be good targets to prevent, or even reverse, the effects of normal aging, researchers suggest.... Read More...
Virus Like Protein is Important for Cognition and Memory
Researchers reveal a protein essential for memory and cognition looks and acts like a protein from a virus. ... Read More...
Traumatic Brain Injury Causes Intestinal Damage
Researchers have identified a link between traumatic brain injury and intestinal changes. A new study reports the intestinal changes may contribute to increased risk of developing infections and could worsen brain damage in TBI patients.... Read More...
The Chemistry of Memory
LUM researchers shed light on how an RNA binding protein is involved in learning and memory.... Read More...