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·August 7, 2017·4 min read

Lessons by Post

A new study reveals molecular mechanism that helps insure continuous readjustment of the strength of synaptic junctions during learning.

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·September 29, 2017·7 min read

Biologists Identify Possible New Strategy for Halting Brain Tumors

A new study reports researchers have identified a mechanism that aids the growth of glioblastoma brain cancer. By blocking the mechanism, researchers were able to halt the progression of the tumors.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·November 10, 2016·4 min read

What Does It Take to Make a Memory? Study Says New Proteins

A new study identifies a sub region of the brain that works to form a particular kind of memory: fear-associated with a specific environmental cue or “contextual fear memory."

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·January 3, 2017·5 min read

Premenstrual Mood Disorder Linked to Sex Hormone Sensitive Gene Complex

Researchers report dysregulated expression of a gene complex could explain why PMDD is a disorder of cellular response to progesterone and estrogen.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 14, 2013·4 min read

Memory-Boosting Chemical is Identified in Mice

Researchers discover memory improved in mice after injecting them with a small, drug like molecule while studying how cells respond to biological stress.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 18, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Survey Protein Family That Helps the Brain Form Synapses

Researchers describe the diversity of neurexin proteins which are essential in the creation of synapses.

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·February 21, 2018·3 min read

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.

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Featured Psychology

·September 13, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Pinpoint Molecular Path that Makes Antidepressants Act Quicker in Mouse Model

Researchers identify a molecular pathway which accelerates the time taken for antidepressants to work in mouse models.

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·September 25, 2017·4 min read

Gene Associated With Schizophrenia Risk Regulates Early Brain Development

ZNF804A, a gene that contributes to schizophrenia also affects brain function and structure during early stages of fetal development, researchers report.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 13, 2016·3 min read

Why Nerve Cells Die

According to a new study, the location of protein aggregates strongly influences the survival of neurons.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 31, 2018·4 min read

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.