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·October 3, 2017·5 min read

‘Drain Pipes’ in the Brain: Lymphatic Vessels Act As Pipeline Between Brain and Immune System

A new study in eLife provides evidence that our brains may drain waste via our lymphatic vessels. The vessels may act as a 'pipeline' between the brain and immune system. Researchers say the findings could alter the way we think about how the brain and immune system inter-relate.

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·October 11, 2019·5 min read

‘Sticky’ gene may help Valium calm nerves

A new study challenges existing theories about how benzodiazepines, such as valium, work to calm nerves. Researchers report a 'sticky' gene called Shisa7 plays a critical role in the regulation of inhibitory neural circuits, and the sedative effects benzodiazepines have on circuit activity.

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·August 31, 2018·5 min read

An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords

A new study reveals reverting neurons to an early growth state can help reconnect severed spinal cord nerves in rodent models of SCI.

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·August 16, 2017·4 min read

Astrocytes Given Star Treatment

A new study tracks the development of astrocytes derived from human cortical spheroids. Researchers report hCSs grown astrocytes develop at the same rate as those in the human brain.

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·February 8, 2018·3 min read

Astrocytes Help the Brain Tune Breathing Rhythms

A new study reveals the role astrocytes play in regulating breathing rhythms.

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·March 3, 2020·4 min read

Boosting energy levels within damaged nerves may help them heal

Enhancing mitochondrial transportation and cellular energetics could help promote regeneration and function following spinal cord injury.

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·May 10, 2018·4 min read

Brain Circuits Behind Putting Up a Fight or Freezing in Place Identified

Researchers have identified two brain pathways that appear to be critical in determining how mice react to visual threats. The findings could have implications for treating PTSD and phobias in humans.

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·May 10, 2017·4 min read

Cells in Fly Brains Responsible For Regulating Protein Levels Identified

Researchers may be able to affect what fruit flies eat by controlling neurons that regulate protein hunger.

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·June 2, 2017·5 min read

Cracking the Brain’s Memory Codes

Two new studies shed light on how the brain encodes and recalls memories.

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·March 12, 2018·3 min read

CRISPR Helps Find New Genetic Suspects Behind ALS and FTD

Using CRISPR, researchers have identified a new set of genes that may be implicated in both ALS and frontotemporal dementia.

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·February 8, 2017·4 min read

Designer Compound May Untangle Damage Leading to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report a new compound could help prevent and may even reverse some of the brain injury caused by the Tau protein in dementia.

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·August 18, 2020·4 min read

Drugs Against Alpha-Ketoglutarate May Combat Deadly Childhood Brain Tumor

Experimental drugs designed to reduce the body's natural production of alpha-ketoglutarate slow tumor growth and increase lifespan in mouse models of DIPG.

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NIH/NINDS

‘Drain Pipes’ in the Brain: Lymphatic Vessels Act As Pipeline Between Brain and Immune System

‘Sticky’ gene may help Valium calm nerves

An Early Recipe for Rewiring Spinal Cords

Astrocytes Given Star Treatment

Astrocytes Help the Brain Tune Breathing Rhythms

Boosting energy levels within damaged nerves may help them heal

Brain Circuits Behind Putting Up a Fight or Freezing in Place Identified

Cells in Fly Brains Responsible For Regulating Protein Levels Identified

Cracking the Brain’s Memory Codes

CRISPR Helps Find New Genetic Suspects Behind ALS and FTD

Designer Compound May Untangle Damage Leading to Alzheimer’s Disease

Drugs Against Alpha-Ketoglutarate May Combat Deadly Childhood Brain Tumor

Reading Fiction Can Rewire Real-World Forgiveness and Empathy

PCOS/PMOS Increases Alzheimer’s Risk

Alcohol Tricks Brain Cells Into Destroying Themselves

Daytime Napping Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia

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