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·September 6, 2017·4 min read

Study Associates Schizophrenia with Defective Processing of Messenger RNA in Cells

Brain dysfunction noted in schizophrenia patients may be a result of impaired expression of a protein complex associated with protein synthesis, researchers report.

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·August 24, 2017·5 min read

Leprosy Turns the Immune System Against Itself

Researchers reveal the mechanism behind leprosy's destructive effect on the body and note the disease may share common characteristics with multiple sclerosis.

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·August 22, 2017·4 min read

Firing of Neurons Changes the Cells That Insulate Them

High frequency stimulation of neural fibers leads to greater OPCs proliferation, a new study reports.

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·August 2, 2017·5 min read

Use It or Lose It

LMU researchers report neural activity in the auditory system has a direct effect on myelination. Higher levels of neural activity resulted in the formation of thicker myelin sheaths and enhanced speed of signal transmission.

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·July 20, 2017·4 min read

New Cause of Schizophrenia Uncovered

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a significant discovery as to how schizophrenia may occur. They discovered a genetic defect that causes damage to glial cells may also impair the production of myelin. Researchers believe the lack of myelin may be a significant contributor to the development of schizophrenia in some patients.

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·July 19, 2017·4 min read

Steering an Enzyme’s ‘Scissors’ Shows Potential for Stopping Alzheimer’s

Researchers at UBC believe they have identified a method that could help stop Alzheimer's disease in its tracks.

Image shows an electron micrograph of HHV-6 also includes a labeled insert of the mature virus particle.

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·July 10, 2017·5 min read

Hidden Herpes Virus May Play Role in Multiple Sclerosis and Other Brain Disorders

A new study in Scientific Reports concludes human herpesvirus 6 may impair the brain's ability to repair itself in demylination diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. HHV-6 is the most common human herpes virus, with an estimated 80% of people being exposed to infection during childhood. Researchers found the virus produces a protein that can impair the ability of brain cells to repair damaged myelin.