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·November 27, 2013·4 min read

Genetic Mutation Increases Risk of Parkinson’s Disease From Pesticides

Mutations in the alpha-synuclein gene can cause increased vulnerability to pesticides, which may lead to Parkinson's disease.

This is a neuron in the hippocampus stained for RIM1 and SUMO.

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·November 27, 2013·2 min read

Scientists Identify Protein Responsible for Controlling Communication Between Brain Cells

Modifications of the SUMO protein helps to control communications between brain cells.

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·November 25, 2013·3 min read

A New Kind of Genetic Switch Can Target the Activities of Just One Type of Brain Cell

Microglia plays crucial roles both in healthy and diseased brains, a new study reports.

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·November 25, 2013·3 min read

Gene-Silencing Study Finds New Targets for Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers use RNAi to reveal dozens of genes which could represent new therapeutic targets for treating Parkinson's disease.

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·November 25, 2013·6 min read

Common Brain Cell Plays Key Role in Shaping Neural Circuits

Astrocytes actively refine neural circuits by selectively eliminating synapses, a new study reports.

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·November 22, 2013·2 min read

A Critical Theory in Brain Development

Researchers present a new theory which explains how critical periods are triggered during neurodevelopment.

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·November 22, 2013·3 min read

Brain Surgeons Go with the Flow

A new neuroimaging technique allows neurosurgeons to see neural connections prior to surgery, thus preserving and protecting the brain's critical functions when operating.

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·November 22, 2013·3 min read

Chaotic Physics in Ferroelectrics Hints at Brain-Like Computing

Unexpected behavior in ferroelectric materials explored by researchers supports a new approach to information storage and processing known as memcomputing.

The diagram is of the autism genes discovered in this study.

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·November 21, 2013·5 min read

Scientists Pinpoint Cell Type and Brain Region Affected by Gene Mutations in Autism

Researchers discover abnormalities in cortical projection neurons during the development of the prefrontal cortex are a significant factor in the emergence of autism.

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·November 21, 2013·2 min read

Researchers Map Brain Areas Vital to Understanding Language

Researchers discover the brain mechanisms which underlie discourse comprehension.

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·November 20, 2013·2 min read

Connections in the Brains of Young Children Strengthen During Sleep

The connections between the right and left hemispheres of the brain strengthen during sleep for children. This strengthening could help brain functions mature, a new study suggests.