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·September 14, 2018·4 min read

More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with Schizophrenia

A new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition.

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·September 11, 2018·4 min read

Inhaled Version of Blood Pressure Drug May Help Reduce Anxiety

Amiloride, a common blood pressure medication, shows potential in treating anxiety disorder and pain when administered in nebulized form, researchers report.

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·August 21, 2018·4 min read

How the Body Clock Controls Inflammation

A new study sheds light on how the circadian clock controls inflammatory response. By understanding the link between inflammation and circadian rhythm, researchers believe it may be most effective to target specific conditions at certain times of the day. The findings may also explain why those who experience body clock disruptions are more susceptible to inflammatory conditions.

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·July 23, 2018·5 min read

Giant Neurons in the Brain May Play Similarly Giant Role in Awareness and Cognition

Researchers reveal the role nucleus gigantocellularis neurons play in generalized arousal and cognition.

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·June 28, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·June 6, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·June 4, 2018·4 min read

Protein Pair Quickly Makes Memories of New Places

A new study reveals how neurogranin and FMRP help encode memories of new places.

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·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.

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·May 21, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·March 10, 2018·4 min read

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.

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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.