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Featured Neuroscience

·September 23, 2014·5 min read

Dying Brain Cells Cue New Brain Cells to Grow in Songbird

Researchers describe the events which cue neurogenesis in songbirds.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·September 19, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Reveal Pathway that Contributes to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report they have discovered a defect in a cell signaling pathway which contributes to the build-up of amyloid beta in those with Alzheimer's.

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Featured Neurology

·September 15, 2014·2 min read

Researchers Find Neural Compensation in People with Alzheimer’s Related Protein

Researchers report the brain is able to compensate for a buildup of beta amyloid, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 12, 2014·3 min read

Brain Inflammation Dramatically Disrupts Memory Retrieval Networks

A new study provides additional insight into the cognitive losses often seen as a result of chemotherapy and in some autoimmune diseases.

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Featured Genetics

·September 11, 2014·3 min read

Cells Put off Protein Production During Times of Stress

A new study could provide additional insights into neurodegenerative diseases which result from misfolded proteins piling up.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 10, 2014·3 min read

Study Finds Air Pollution Harmful to Young Brains

Researchers report children living in areas with higher level of air pollution are at increased risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 9, 2014·3 min read

New Molecular Target is Key to Enhanced Brain Plasticity

A new study reports researchers have discovered a new molecular target which is essential for neuroplasticity.

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Featured Neurology

·September 8, 2014·2 min read

Broken Signals Lead to Neurodegeneration

Researchers discover the IP3R receptor can be locked into closed state by enzyme action. This could potentially play a role in the reduction of neuron signaling seen in some neurodegenerative disorders.

The image shows a health brain slice and a brain slice taken from a person with Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 8, 2014·5 min read

Targeted Immune System Booster Removes Toxic Proteins in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports researchers have been successful in harnessing a mouse's immune system to attack and remove the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain which are markers for Alzheimer's.