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Gene Combinations That Cause Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Identified

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2017

CRISPR technology and advanced screening techniques allow researchers to comb through over 1500 genetic combinations to find multiple drivers of glioblastoma brain cancer. ... Read More...

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Estrogen Increases Vision Loss Risk in Rare Genetic Disease

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2016

A new study suggests blocking estrogen may help preserve eyesight in girls with NF1.... Read More...

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Researchers Uncover More Genetic Links to Brain Cancer Cell Growth

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2016

Researchers believe their findings could lead to new targets for brain cancer therapies.... Read More...

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Single Gene Linked to Some Cases of Autism

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2016

A new study reveals that a single gene may be linked to some cases of ASD.... Read More...

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Zebrafish Model of a Learning and Memory Disorder Shows Better Way to Target Treatment

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2014

Researchers report the learning and memory deficits associated with neurofibromatosis are distinct features which require different treatment approaches. ... Read More...

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Aggressive Brain Tumors Can Originate from a Range of Nervous System Cells

Neuroscience NewsOctober 22, 2012

Scientists have long believed that glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive type of primary brain tumor, begins in glial cells that make up supportive tissue in the brain or in neural stem cells. Researchers found that the tumors can originate from other types of differentiated cells in the nervous system, including cortical neurons.... Read More...

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Could a Cancer Drug Potentially Prevent Learning Disabilities in Some Kids?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 29, 2012

U-M scientists stop abnormal brain cell growth in mice with neurofibromatosis using experimental tumor drug, make new discoveries in neural stem cells.... Read More...

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Pediatric Tumors Traced to Stem Cells in Developing Brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2012

Scientists showed in mice that disabling a gene linked to a common pediatric tumor disorder, neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), made stem cells from one part of the brain proliferate rapidly. But the same genetic deficit had no effect on stem cells from another brain region.... Read More...

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Genetic Manipulation Boosts Growth of Brain Cells Linked to Learning, Enhances Effects of Antidepressants

Neuroscience NewsMarch 9, 2012

Southwestern Medical Center investigators have identified a genetic manipulation that increases the development of neurons in the brain during aging and enhance... Read More...

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Neurobiology Research Finds GABA Interferes with Memory of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Patients

NNJuly 15, 2010

Neurobiology research from UCLA indicates the possibility of GABA interfering with working memory in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1, or NF1.... Read More...

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News

Signs of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

Neuroscience

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

How Our Brains Distinguish Between Self Touch and the Touch of Others

Neurology

Signs of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before Symptoms

How Concussion May Lead to Epilepsy

AI

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Robotics

Reinforcement Learning Expedites ‘Tuning’ of Robotics Prosthetics

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Psychology

Youthful Cognitive Ability Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life

Depression and Suicide Risk Found in the Genome