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·November 14, 2013·3 min read

New Study Identifies Genes Uniquely Expressed by the Brain’s Immune Cells

Researchers use a novel sequencing method to identify a group of genes used by microglia to sense pathogenic organisms, toxins and damaged neurons.

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·November 14, 2013·4 min read

Understanding a Protein’s Role in Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers use a novel genomic approach to better understand genetic mutations associated with familial Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 14, 2013·4 min read

FDA Approved Immune-Modulating Drug Unexpectedly Benefits Mice With Fatal Mitochondrial Defect

Rapamycin, a transplant anti-rejection drug, enhances survival and reduces the disease progression in a mouse model of Leigh's syndrome, a new study reports.

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·November 14, 2013·3 min read

Glowing Worms Illuminate Roots of Behavior

Researchers develop a novel system to image worm brain activity. The new technology makes it possible for researchers to study the neural circuitry and genetics associated with animal behavior.

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·November 13, 2013·2 min read

High Blood Pressure in Middle Age Versus Old Age May Better Predict Memory Loss

According to a new study, middle aged people with high pulse pressure are more likely to have biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in their spinal fluid than those with lower pulse pressure.

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·November 11, 2013·3 min read

Signal Found to Enhance Survival of New Brain Cells

Researchers discover how parvalbumin-expressing interneurons, which usually limits stem cell activity, can also encourage the survival of the stem cells' progeny.

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·November 7, 2013·3 min read

Scientists Identify Clue to Regrowing Nerve Cells

Researchers have identified a chain reaction which triggers the regrowth of some damaged nerve cell branches. The finding could someday help improve treatments for nerve injuries which can cause loss of sensation or paralysis.

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·November 6, 2013·7 min read

Researchers Discover How Neural Circuits Zero in on the Specific Information Needed For Decisions

Researchers discover how the brain sorts out relevant and irrelevant sensory information during decision making processes.

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·November 6, 2013·3 min read

Monkeys Use Minds to Move Two Virtual Arms

Using a brain machine interface, monkeys learn to control the movement of two virtual arms, a new study reports.

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·November 1, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Determine How Treatment for Anxiety Disorders Silences Fear Neurons

Using mouse models, researchers report that exposure therapy remodels an inhibitory junction in the amygdala. The findings could improve understanding of how exposure therapy could suppress fear responses and help develop new treatment methods for those with anxiety disorders.