How Autism Associated Gene Affects the Brain
CHD8, a gene associated with autism plays a significant role in oligodendrocyte development, researchers report. ... Read More...
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Shedding Light on the Underlying Cause of Stroke
A new study reveals the drug QNZ-46 may help to protect patients at risk of stroke.... Read More...
Glial Cells Play Key Role in Regulating Motivation for Drug in Heroin Addiction
Researchers report in glial cells, drug induced plasticity can reduce the motivation for heroin. The findings could help develop new treatments for opioid addiction.... Read More...
Taurine Lends Hand to Repair Cells Damaged in Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers report taurine may help to boost remyelination in multiple sclerosis patients.... Read More...
Allergy Drug Improves Function in Patients with Chronic Injury from Multiple Sclerosis
UCSF researchers reveal a common over the counter antihistamine appears to accelerate neural signaling and restore nervous system functioning for some multiple sclerosis patients.... Read More...
Study Associates Schizophrenia with Defective Processing of Messenger RNA in Cells
Brain dysfunction noted in schizophrenia patients may be a result of impaired expression of a protein complex associated with protein synthesis, researchers report.... Read More...
Prenatal Lack of Omegas 3 and 6 Linked to Schizophrenia Symptoms as Adults: Mouse Study
RIKEN researchers discover deprivation of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids during pregnancy can alter gene expression, increasing the risk of schizophrenia in the offspring.... Read More...
Firing of Neurons Changes the Cells That Insulate Them
High frequency stimulation of neural fibers leads to greater OPCs proliferation, a new study reports.... Read More...
New Cause of Schizophrenia Uncovered
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a significant discovery as to how schizophrenia may occur. They discovered a genetic defect that causes damage to glial cells may also impair the production of myelin. Researchers believe the lack of myelin may be a significant contributor to the development of schizophrenia in some patients.... Read More...
MicroRNA Treatment Restores Myelin and Limb Function in Multiple Sclerosis: Mouse Study
Researchers have been able to restore limb mobility and partially re-insulate neurons in mouse models of MS with microRNA treatments. ... Read More...
New Stem Cell Method Produces Millions of Human Brain and Muscle Cells in Days
Researchers have developed a new technique that simplifies the production of human brain and muscle cells from stem cells.... Read More...
Toxic Brain Cells May Drive Many Neuodegenerative Disorders
A new study reports astrocytes may be a driving force behind a number of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...